Decrease Thigh Pain After Knee Replacement

[@TWINNIE846]

Thank you so much for this video . I have had thigh pain for some time. I had my knee replacement 6 months ago and have found all your videos very helpful. I now understand all the information and will follow your advice.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Thank you for watching and commenting... please let me know if you have any other questions I can help you with!

[@knightsdavis2558]

Great suggestions! I’m 4 months out from surgery but still have to elevate. Still have thigh pain and numbness so I’ll add heat and massage and make sure I continue exercising those muscles for strength.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Hope this helps and you find some relief of your pain. Thanks for watching!

[@anardhalla5888]

Very helpfull and great suggestions Doctor I am three weeks of my TKR and have extreme pain on my thigh. Will definitely do ice and heat and follow all your advice. Thank you so much Doctor 🙏

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

You're welcome! Hope these strategies help relieve your pain.

[@LouveniaMarshall-hz7rs]

Good information! I been using heat and ice and massaging my thigh

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Thanks for the comment and for watching. Those all sound like good strategies to me!

[@bobjoancampbell1119]

I love all the videos. They help me so much!

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

I'm very glad to hear that, thanks for watching!!

[@coringtonbaldwin7629]

Fortunately for me...I did not have thigh pain...There was pain everywhere else but I am blessed not to have extensive thigh pain that I could remember... What I do remember...when my knee was swollen during therapy...my therapist would massage the knee and quad muscles which would twitch and fire ( fiber fire)...2 exercises that made my twitch go away was the leg extensions and leg curls during therapy... My quad twitches was apparently between 2 and 4 months post op.. By the 5th month...The twitching went away totally.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Thank you for sharing this helpful tip... often some simple exercises with muscle contraction and movement of the knee can help with pain relief.

[@sharmilasaha7265]

Thank you doctor for your advice

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

My pleasure!

[@suannehamrick8120]

I have had thigh pain for about 1 month. My knee placement was 31 years ago so I could use some suggestions.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

I'm sorry to hear about your thigh pain! It might be helpful to consult with a physical therapist or orthopedic specialist who can assess your specific situation. In the meantime, gentle stretching and strengthening exercises can sometimes provide relief. Make sure to listen to your body and take it easy if anything feels uncomfortable. Hope you feel better soon!

[@berniceruzycki5686]

Great way to help with thigh pain 7 Mos,after knee replacement surgery.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

I agree, glad you found the video helpful!

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

Just had TKR a week ago and the most pain I feel was from the results from tourniquet they used on my leg. I use a cold water therapy machine that has both cold and heat settings. I find out after my exercises I use the cold mode on my leg then switch over to heat mode. Yes massaging does wonder also. Thanks for this informative video.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

That sounds like some good strategies to manage the pain and swelling early on after surgery. Best wishes in your continued recovery and rehab after surgery!

[@Janet-lo8gy]

What machine did you buy and where?

[@cindydarling9174]

How soon after total knee replacement is it safe to add heat?

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

I would say as a rule of thumb about 1-2 weeks after surgery it is ok to incorporate heat. You can still ice, too, as both heat and ice have different benefits. I like to utilize heat prior to range of motion or stretching exercises or if there is significant muscle soreness for example you have thigh pain that leads to difficulty falling or staying asleep.

[@lizlemon9632]

Good info. Thx.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

No problem!

[@asiyahrashid9897]

Hi Peterson I am watching your video regularly I have my knee replacement surgery of both legs about four months ago but still I have pain in my left thigh and hip ,I feel some difficulty in walking and using stick,please guide me what should I do to relieve from this pain and walking without stick.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Check out these videos, hope they help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaPOipWQn8iZq5I and kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaTbnKN5h7tnjM0 ... this playlist is a bunch of videos about walking after knee replacement surgery: kzbin.info/aero/PLmjdDYgvJ_hVpTFlf9--shRs_UQNNh2_e

[@deborahgrantham7387]

I have found using the massage hammer with elevation helps short term.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Yup, these are great strategies for managing the pain and discomfort.

[@TheSharonWhiteTeamBancroft]

My pain may be that memory pain you talked about. My pain seems to be from below the knee down the front left side of the bone to the ankle. I haven’t seen a specific video here in that area yet. Do you have one ?

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Thank you for watching... I'm not sure if I have a specific video for the pain you are describing, but here is a video about bone pain which may be what you are experiencing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWLXkp99jqprbs0 ...the pain you have may also be muscle or tendon pain as there are muscles that travel from your knee down to your ankle and foot.

[@Teleman01]

Most of my pain is from my quad muscle. Now granted, I'm seven weeks out and they have me exercising my quad muscle a lot to be able to do stairs, sit and stands etc. But it seems to be sore all the time. Maybe that's just because I need to work those things back up to full strength.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

It is very normal to have a lot of soreness in the quad from exercising and also because the knee and surrounding area is healing from surgery... as you continue through the rehab process and build strength, this soreness will likely improve.

[@janemcginn9205]

I have pain in the back of my thigh when I sit on a chair or in my car seat. What do I do about that? And it can travel down the side of my leg to my ankle.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Try this seated hamstring stretch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqvJkoF7r9mVedU It may also be a sciatic type pain stemming from your low back. Hopefully, you are still connected with a physical therapist who can do a personalized assessment to determine if low back issues / sciatica are contributing to your pain.

[@mamilyn526]

I’ve had total knee replacement 2 years ago and I am still in a lot of pain. I can’t sleep, I can’t enjoy life. The pain is 24/7 all the way to my private areas, my thigh hurts and throbs all the time. I also hear a lot of clicking in there and something makes noise like if loose in there. Is horrible. What can I do

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

I’m sorry to hear about your father’s discomfort. It’s concerning when there’s a sudden increase in pain and stiffness after a period of improvement. The pain and swelling at the back of the knee (in the patellar fossa) could be due to several factors such as scar tissue, inflammation, muscle strain, or a mechanical issue with the prosthetic. I recommend contacting your healthcare provider for individualized assessment and recommendations.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

I’m really sorry to hear about the ongoing pain and discomfort you’re experiencing. Persistent pain, especially with clicking and a sensation of looseness, can be very distressing. It’s important to reach out to your orthopedic surgeon or a specialist to discuss these symptoms in detail. They might need to assess your knee with imaging or other tests to determine if there are issues with the implant or surrounding tissues. In the meantime, managing pain and improving sleep might require adjustments in your treatment plan or exploring additional therapies. Your healthcare team can provide the best guidance for your specific situation. I hope you find relief soon and get the support you need.

[@maxinebellows741]

The pain seems to be going down to my ankle! Why?

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

A couple reasons this can occur. It can be radiating pain from the low back that is traveling down the leg, or just from moving differently dealing with different stresses on different parts of the body and dealing with inflammation as your body heals can lead to radiating pain down into the calf, ankle, and / or foot. Oftentimes this relieves with time and some gentle stretching and exercise and as your knee continues to heal following surgery.

[@geraldarcuri9307]

Ditch the loud, jangling electric guitar music intro... it's painful and unnecessary.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

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