empathising and really wish you well on it. Msm is not by any means a "natural " soloution, nor something I personally advocate but it is definately effective and will no doubt help you out. Alternatively, up your proteins and respective sulfur intake from those proteins, do more fluids of varying ph , some wet fibres and stretch often.
Cant really think of why your problem has reflared after so long, but I don’t really know how you’ve been treating yourself recently either. Medititations and internal styles etc will always be good to get you moving in a relaxed and deliberate free manner. Good advice from the others really.
Be sure and let us know what you did on both accounts and how you pull up.
I laid of them a little the last few days, they have not been too bad today.
I took my pain free the last few days, it has msn, conjointin, and glosimine. I also wore one of those rubber type of things that just slides up your knees, when i worked out last.
You know, i dont think i been drinking enough water lately, and i been on the go a lot, and been eating fast foods this week. I hope that is it, i will take care of that.
It is really the weirdest thing. I do a lot of leg extensions in the gym and leg curls in the gym. I just try to keep my muscles around my knees strong so i wont have any problems.
Now this recent flare up is so strange. I dont think I been doing anything different, or doing any more activities than usual.
Well what would be good exercises I should consider to do for knee health?
Thanks guys, I will keep you posted, but i hope that they are recovering.
monkey stances for a start. ( elbows pressing inner thighs outward feet flat on ground ) …but before I lost mobility in my lower extremities, I found that when I did some good squat sets, shook it / stretched out through my ankles mid set, put in some calf raises and stretched those out through my my hips ( via splits or hip "pull out from limb " style stretches, I always felt more fluid???
we appreciate your feedback
cheers maer.
Ps:- cojointen makes me physically ill and just a lil sad!!
If I were you, I would replace those leg extensions and leg curls with squats. Contrary to popular belief the squat is actually good for your knees if done correctly. And the lower the better.
Think about it. The leg extension focuses on your quads, the leg curl focuses on your hamstrings. The squat hits both of those and also your calfs, hip flexors, lowerback, all the little stablilizing muscles and more.
So make squats a part of your routine and your knees will thank you.
I’m looking for some suggestions on some low impact ways to strengthen knees, especially the tendons. A Capoeiristas biggest complaint is the knees. Mine seem to be doing ok, but I’d like to cover myself by keeping them in the best shape I can.
Are your knees in good shape now? Barbell squats. Not smith-machine squats, not leg presses, but barbell squats. Have someone who knows how to do them teach you how. With the exception of the Olympic lifts, barbell squat is the most technically difficult lift there is so you want to make sure you’re doing it right.
Just don’t do smith machine squats or leg presses. Curved back + leg pressing = injury (potentially), and at the least reinforces poor muscle movement.
If you’re going to leg press, make sure your back is arched, or at least straight.
Deep squats will help. As will knee-extensions… I know I know. isolation is generally bad. Knee extension help strengthen the musculature around the knee though which takes load off connective tissue. There’s a reason why most PT’s have clients do them… Look into body flow as well. I hate Sonnon’s advertising and most of his products, but this is one of his gems.
ok, so squats and stretching, no problem, I can do that. Actually I’ve been doing squats for some time now so I’ll just stick with it and not worry about it, thanks guys!
Hello everyone. Recently (as in the past month or so) my left knee has been feeling weak and becomes tired more easily. This doesn’t seem to come from my martial arts training, but oddly enough from being a musician playing the vibraphone were I am standing on one leg for long periods of time. It doesn’t really hurt, but I don’t want it to get any worse. Sometimes I also feel something at the hip joint to a lesser extent. Is there anything I can do to treat this or strengthen my knee? Thank you for your suggestions and input.
See a doctor (if you can afford it). Taking medical advice from strangers on an internet forum who aren’t doctors and have no idea what’s really wrong with you is generally a bad idea
Yeah, I know asking strangers on the internet isn’t exactly the best, but people with martial arts experience might know some things that are helpful. I’ve also asked my Sifu and a few other people, so I’m not just going from this.
Studies have shown there is a corelation of Low Back pain and hip knee problems. Look it up , google it . Or see a Md and have him or her look at your knee and back KC
[QUOTE=dougadam;849144]I also had knee problems. And a man who spent most of his life in prison working out. Gave me some advice.
" High rep squats with no weight. "
It worked[/QUOTE]
these have value and will do much to keep the joint lubed up, but id do weighted full squats along with a few other full body exercise as well. doesnt have to be anything fancy … squats, deadlifts, overhead presses, and throw in some chins, dips, and weighted ab work for good measure.
i think the general concensus is, if something hurts, make it stronger.
[QUOTE=Joe1363;848683]Hello everyone. Recently (as in the past month or so) my left knee has been feeling weak and becomes tired more easily. This doesn’t seem to come from my martial arts training, but oddly enough from being a musician playing the vibraphone were I am standing on one leg for long periods of time. It doesn’t really hurt, but I don’t want it to get any worse. Sometimes I also feel something at the hip joint to a lesser extent. Is there anything I can do to treat this or strengthen my knee? Thank you for your suggestions and input.[/QUOTE]
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