Hey, so I'm having trouble with my knee, and I'm on a sports team, when I sprint, or walk upstairs my knee hurts, and i absolutely need to be able to sprint for my sport. Anyone know anything I can do to make my knee not hurt, without going to the doctor? My knee kind of feels like the bone is being moved around, and when I stretch my leg out it hurts. So, thanks in advance.
orphans answered Wednesday March 22 2006, 4:36 pm: ouch!! this happened to me in gymnastics and it hurt like hell. well this is what we do in our tradition: get an empty pop can, not the 2 liter ones the aluminum ones like pepsi sprite etc. sit on a chair and put the can on the floor, then put your foot on the can and push it back nd forth, like roll the can with your foot but keep your foot on the can. plus i really think you need to see a doctor too because it can get worse and you dont wanna treat it unless your a doctor urself which i doubt lol well i was looking on the internet and i found this method named rice: (kinda odd, i know lol)
R-Rest it while you can. Don't do anything physical.
I-Ice it. Keep the ice on for about 15 minutes.
C-Compression. Wrap it with an ace bandage, but only if it swells up.
E-Elevation. While you're on the computer or watching TV, prop your knee up.
SaraMichelle answered Tuesday March 21 2006, 10:52 pm: trust me. you want to see a doctor, i did the same thing and i had torn my meniscus, yours could be worse. you can play on a knee injury but your only making it worse and when youg get older your really going to be paying for it. trust me i have had many knee problems, other than that ice it everyday after you play your sport on for 20 min off for 20 min follow what i call RICE
R-Rest it when you can
I-ice 20 min on 20 min off
C-Compression...wrap it with an ace bandage if it swells
E-Elevation, while your on the computer or watching tv prop your knee up. [ SaraMichelle's advice column | Ask SaraMichelle A Question ]
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