Does your kneecap ever bother you?
Hey, let’s face it, sometimes your kneecap (patella) can dislocate or just kind of have a raw, painful feeling. – Some options you can try at home are ice, rest, and a knee brace. Let’s talk a bit more on these subjects to help you get a good idea of what your options are…
1.) Rest & Ice
Sure, these remedies have helped people in the past and they help you too if you have some pain issues or swelling problems. The problem is that these remedies only go so far…
Rest that Knee! : Rest is great, when you are in the moment, but how many of us can really avoid moving around all the time. – Life just asks to much of us…
Ice : Ice definitely has its place. Its been around almost forever as a method of calming flare ups, and helping to control swelling issues you might have. We have all seen our sports heros use ice on their knees when they sit on the bench after a tough game. – However, the problem is that you can not run around with ice bags hooked up to your knees, so you will more than likely benefit from another idea besides just rest and ice…
2.) A Patella Knee Support
With all of the new innovations today, you can find a patella knee support that does not have to be really bulky, nor does it have to be all the big on your leg either.
A Dislocating Patella
Sometimes people have this problem because their patella (kneecap) just does not “track” correctly. See there is a groove in your femur where your patella is supposed to glide over, called the femoral groove. If the “tracking” of your patella is not adequate, you can dislocate your kneecap! Not only is that painful physically, but it must be painful mentally when you see your patella drifting toward the outside of your leg!
Certain knee braces can help control this kind of outward movement quite well!
A Painful Kneecap
There are a host of other reasons why your patella can bother you. Maybe you banged it, maybe you have another diagnosis that will explain where the pain is coming from…. Either way, a simple knee sleeve can be all it takes to help control the patella so it does not give you soo much pain! Knee sleeves are not for everyone, but they are known for helping to provide some extra support and that might be all you need. – Speak with your brace provider with any questions about braces, and make sure to clear medical advice with your physician prior to using it. This article is great medical information about knee braces, but you must not neglect seeing your doctor regularly.
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