I have pain in BOTH knees from an outing to the park, any suggestions for treatm!
Question:
I have pain in BOTH knees from an outing to the park, any suggestions for treatment?
Saturday was the first day in a long time I have had stressful physical activity. I climbed nearly 50 flights of stairs to the top of a bird-watching tower, then paddle-boated on the lake for a 1/2 hour. Now both of my knees are killing me everytime I go up stairs.
There is no swelling, redness, no physical signs. I am walking with a limp, and I have been going up stairs very slowly because of the pain. I have never had a history of back, foot or knee problems.
My job requires me to sit at a desk. I generally keep my feet planted on the floor, so keeping off my feet isn't a problem. I'm afraid I have stressed my knees or something tore. Any suggestions?
Answers:
Ice! Ice! Ice!
It will help ease the pain. If it continues, see an orthopedic doctor. Trust me, I had to have my ACL replaced because I wasn't careful after I strained my knee. I'm not saying it is that serious, but it is better to be safe than sorry!