Common causes of knee pain and the role of Medical Yoga Therapy

Knee pain can come from a lot of different sources. The most common culprits are:

Overuse/ repetitive strain: running/ jumping or lots of squatting can irritate or load the joint and the surrounding muscles.

Tendon issues: Quadriceps tendinitis (Jumpers knee) from repetitive jumping or climbing.

Arthritis : Osteoarthritis(OA -wear and tear/ degenerative) or Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA- autoimmune) that erodes the cartilage.

Bursitis: inflammation of fluid filled bursae around the knee, often from kneeling or direct blow.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome: irritation under the kneecap. Common in runners, trekkers and in people who climb stairs a lot.

Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome): tightness on the outer thigh that rubs the knee typical in long distance runners.

Referred pain: sometimes issue in the hip or lower back can send pain down to the knee.

Fractures, ligament and meniscus tear usually from a sudden twist or impact.

Role of MYT:

MYT gives excellent results in many of the above conditions like repetitive strain, tendon issues,osteoarthritis(degenerative), patellofemoral pain, IT band syndrome, referred pain. It focuses on correcting the weight bearing axis, stretching the tight muscles and strengthening the weak muscles. It improves the joint range through slow controlled moves that keep the synovial fluid moving which reduces stiffness and promotes healing. It improves the circulation so that the knee gets less guarded and more mobile.

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You can experience the magic of medical yoga therapy at comfort of your home. Download the Synergy Medical Yoga app and book an experience visit ( Search for Synergy MYT on the app store or play store or Scan the QR codes below )