Fact: Knee pain can limit what activities you can do.
Fact: By incorporating movement, and strengthening exercises, knee pain can improve!
Knee pain can be a real drag – but the good news is that there are innovative and nonsurgical ways to combat chronic pain and keep it at bay. For people who have osteoarthritis, or suffer from knee pain as a result of an injury or another reason, we always encourage our patients to find exercises that help them stay active while reducing strain and pressure on the knees. Here are a few low-impact exercises for bad knees.
Get on the Elliptical
Using an elliptical machine is a great way to increase your cardiovascular health without the jarring impact associated with jogging. Start slowly and work your way up to greater resistance as your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves become stronger and get better at supporting the structure of your knee.
Row your Boat
You can get an excellent cardio workout while sitting on a boat in the water! Kayaking, canoeing, or even jumping on the rowing machine at your gym can reap tremendous benefits for your heart health, as well as melting calories and improving your upper body strength.
Try a Yoga Class
Not only is yoga an energizing and inspiring exercise, but it can also benefit your heart health, ease arthritis symptoms, and be a great way to de-stress. Try a class at a local studio near you, or go online to find a virtual class right in your home.
Get in the Pool
Swimming engages nearly every muscle in your body while avoiding high impact to your joints. Try swimming a few laps to get your blood flowing and your body moving!
Aspire to be Pain-Free
If your knee pain is impossible to ignore, it’s time to reach out to the team at Aspire Pain Relief Institute to explore your options. Our medical professionals offer some of the most effective and comprehensive treatment plans there are. We focus on bringing movement, stability, and strength back to your knee joints nonsurgically, and without medication. Contact us to learn more about your options for knee pain today.