knee pain solution for some

[FlexManning]

I know this is sort of OT, but a lot of people never view the other boards and I've heard some people discuss knee pain on here.

Anyone here get a clicking, rice krispy type noise when they stand up from the catcher's position? Plus pain when standing in one spot for a long time or when going up stairs, etc.?

I've had that for quite awhile, and I bought a pair of those knee bands that go under your kneecap and they actually do something. I was astounded. It's like the first f*cking thing I've tried that actually does anything.

They're marketed for relief from "jumper's knee", patella tendonitis, and conditions like that.

The one's I bought are put out by Mueller. I know there are other companies that put out products along the same lines which are probably just as good or better. The purpose of the various products is to apply constant pressure on the tendon below the kneecap and to improve tracking and elevation of the kneecap (patella).

I have to say I highly recommend trying a product like that if you have that type of pain. There really isn't much out there for knee problems, and most of the operations either suck or seem to be reserved for the rich.

If you have knee pain when you squat and you use wraps, you might seriously consider trying a pair of these for awhile instead. I can flat out HEAR the difference in my knees with these on, not just feel it.

 

[junk]

First Karma for you. Second, would you mind putting a link to where these can be purchased ? Or maybe a picture of how exactly it looks like ?

 

[jerkbox]

hmmm...interesting.

 

[FlexManning]

First Karma for you. Second, would you mind putting a link to where these can be purchased ? Or maybe a picture of how exactly it looks like ?

Glad you liked the post. I actually bought mine off ebay, here's a link to someone who's selling the same thing but I'm not sure it's the same people:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3803610030&category=31479

(Let me make it clear to people though, I have no connection at all to these people. You can also go to the look for similar items icon on that ad.)

Also, eastbay.com has an almost identical product I think made by "McDavid" or some company like that that you can find I believe by putting "patella" in the search box. I think the item is 12.95 apiece on Eastbay.

I might be imagining things, but it seems like a company like Nike or Adidas makes one too. And I've seen another one that looks more like a rubber tube that I saw the head coach of the Titans (Jeff Fisher I think) wearing in a marathon on TV once.

The key words are "jumper's knee" (I think that's actually the condition many of us have, even though most of us aren't "jumpers"), "patella", "knee band" etc.

I've been wearing mine to work for 2 days straight, and I'd say it's a hell of a lot better solution than what you'll probably get from your doctor which is a 50 year prescription for Celebrex and a handshake.

 

[lartinos]

might have to give this a try.

 

[FlexManning]

might have to give this a try.

I recommend it bro. Especially if you have some irritation around the kneecap. It's really a cool as hell idea, for a lot of people the cartilage around the knee is rubbing against the kneecap (that's what causes a crispy sound for many people, apparently for me also) or the tendons around the knee are irritated or whatever (as in patella tendonitis), and these types of devices push the kneecap up and apply some warm pressure to the patella tendon right where that little softspot under your kneecap is. It seems to simply keep the kneecap from rubbing as much.

There are all kinds of wraps and braces out there, but there are a lot of problems with many of them. Some push the kneecap inward, which makes the problem worse. And some are just generic imitations of a brace that should really be custom made if it should be worn in the first place. And part of the problem with wrapping before squatting is that you might be causing your kneecap (patella) to track wrong. (Besides the fact that a lot of people like Dorian Yates don't believe in wraps anyway. I personally don't believe in them or even lifting belts for that matter.)

I think these bands might end up being sort of like the nasal strips have become for athletes, I guess the word would be ubiquitous.

Another thing I'd recommend if you still have some irritation, is to rub a capsaicin based cream on your knee before you put the band on. This will also make the area feel real warm before you do leg work. But remember capsaicin burns less and works better the more often you use it.