Knee Arthritis Treatments Without Surgery

I have had osteoarthritis of both knees for 16 years now. My orthopaedic doctor at first recommended physiotherapy to reduce the swelling and inflammation. After that I was given a set of exercises to strengthen my leg muscles that support the knees, to do daily for the rest of my life. As they got easier, I added ankle weights. Now I have graduated to 1.5 kg on each ankle. I am now 76 years old, go a few times a year on mountain treks (using knee supports) and I am pain free. It was also important to keep my weight down. I follow a very low carbohydrate, vegetarian diet with eggs and dairy. I avoid fruit because of the carbohydrate content and vegetables that grow underground. I lost 10 kg and now I'm at an acceptable weight. This diet is now normal for me. Discipline is preferable to pain!

I am 33 years old and work as a nurse. Two months ago I suddenly developed severe pain in both my knees. The doctor said I had osteoarthritis (grade 3 (moderate) in both knees, but I never noticed anything. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will soon be walking around with two knee replacements :(. The pain is very difficult to bear, even with painkillers. I'm still so young and just don't know what to do. I will soon no longer be able to do my job as it is very physically demanding. My doctor told me that knee prostheses don't last as long in young people (because young people are more active). My life is hell, I'm afraid of my future. Maybe one day a miracle will happen and the much hoped-for healing will come for us all. Sorry for my poor English.

Wife and I are in our 50’s and have been on the Mediterranean diet for a couple years now. Combined with daily exercise, especially walking, she’s down 30 lbs and I’m down 10. Her knee issues have significantly improved.

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.on my hip and the Dr wanted surgery. I told him I want physical therapy and I started to take a shot of Bragg's Raw Apple cider vinegar with a teaspoon of raw honey in 16 oz of warm water and it helps ‼️ I won't take pills or drugs... I rather do lemon, ginger root and turmeric before Rx

I just turned 51 and have had my first Baker's cyst 10 years ago. I first noticed them when I moved to a new home which had hard wood floors. Within a few weeks of moving in and walking on the hard wood I had my first bakers cyst. I didn't even know I had a lump on the back of my knee until my fiance noticed it. It was huge! At the time I wasn't sure what it was but looked online and self diagnosed the issue. It went on for several days / weeks and it would not go away. It was only in my left knee. I started to wear slippers with cushioning to see if it would help. And it did!!! I now wear slippers at all times when on hard wood floors. If I remove the slippers only for 10 minutes my knee pain will come back and I will have another cyst. The best thing you can do is wear shoes or slippers with as much cushioning as you can. If you don't notice any improvement try another pair. Do not use just rubber like crocks because it does not help. You need slippers that are like walking shows for support. I would imagine if you have hip pain this might help as well. Needless to say 10 years later so long as I keep wearing my slippers and use good shoes I have been able to keep them away. But I am not kidding, if I take them off, within 10 minutes of walking on hard wood floors I will have bad pain and a lump will start. Please pass this along to anyone who has baker's cysts!

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Excellent and informative video. I'll rewatch it a few times.

Wow thanks I just had the X-ray yesterday and am feeling discouraged as I know I have significant arthritis in both knees. Usually pain in just one. I’m a new follower and looking forward to learning more.

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I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, and was facing possible knee replacement. My husband became ill and I became the caregiver requiring me to go up and down our stairs many times a day. Far more than I normally had. My knee improved so much! I was amazed! Exercise dramatically improved my knee problems.

I admire you sharing this knowledge without any selfishness. Much helpful for us. May God bless you. 🙏

Great information that most doctors don’t tell you.

Awesome! Thanks Jeffrey Peng MD!!

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