BigBallBellyGirl:
I have had knee issues as well since high school. I had less pain when, for a bit, I dropped below 200 pounds. Because I'm over 500 and plan to stay this big, I've started doing little things like short daily walks to mitigate some of the aches. This new routine plus stretching seems to help, albeit not eliminate, discomfort in my back and knees.
I have had knee issues as well since high school. I had less pain when, for a bit, I dropped below 200 pounds. Because I'm over 500 and plan to stay this big, I've started doing little things like short daily walks to mitigate some of the aches. This new routine plus stretching seems to help, albeit not eliminate, discomfort in my back and knees.
This is what I was talking about earlier. There are things you can do at home to manage the issue. It may not completely fix it, but you can manage it.
Losing weight can be a big help since it takes pressure off the knees. But if that's not something you want to do excise can help. It strengthens your knees and keeps then lubercated.
On that note, water exercises can help too - especially since the water helps take some of the weight off.
2 years