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Exercises For Knee Pain Relief

Are there any exercises for knee pain? Yes, there are a few. Generally, when your knee is paining, you might tend to think that you must sit on the couch for the whole day in order to give your knees relief. But some medical experts say that it is better to perform some knee exercises to eliminate the pain. If your knee hurts intensely, don't perform any workouts because it is better to consult your family doctor before you hurt yourself more through exercises.

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But those of you who wish to prevent knee pain can try some exercises. The muscles in the area of your knees need to be strengthened in order to carry the load of your body. Weight gain or rigorous usage of knees may cause mild pain around the knees. Let us discuss a few simple and mild exercises to address the knee pain. But as said earlier, don't perform these workouts unless your doctor permits you to do so.

Exercises For Knee Pain Relief

Exercises For Knee Pain Relief

Leg-Extensions
Stand on the floor and place your left hand on the wall for support. Lift your right leg and bend your left leg at a degree of 50 degrees. Hold this position for a minute and do the same with the other leg and hand. Do 5 repetitions. This is one of the knee pain exercises.

Wall-sits
Place your back against a wall. Bend a little to achieve the sitting pose. Your legs must be at 45 degrees-angles. If you are suffering from knee pain, don't go for a 90 degree leg-fold as that may pressurize your knee caps and hurt you a bit. Your knees must be behind the toes when you bend to sit. You need to stay in the same sitting position for a minute before resting. Repeat the same process after a few minutes of rest.

Leg-Lifts
Lie down on the floor with your back touching the ground. Straighten your legs and lift both of them. Ensure that you raise your legs at least 10 inches from the ground and hold. After 25 seconds, you can release the pose and repeat.

Relax Your Knees
This is one of the stretching exercises for knee pain. Stand up and fold your left leg completely. Your heel must touch your buttocks. Catch your leg with your hand for support. If you are not able to maintain balance to stand on a single leg, place your other hand on the wall for support. Hold that pose for 30 seconds and repeat it with the other leg.

Story first published: Saturday, March 7, 2015, 13:40 [IST]
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