Arthritis of the knees

[Littlelady64]

Hi just wondering if anyone has any tips for pain in knees I am thinking aromatherapy type suggestions and some exercises that are any good for helping bad legs and feet. I am Trying to loose weight as I am very small and 2 stone overweight a problem shared is always good

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Littlelady

You may find some exercises here that would be suitable for you

nhs.uk/Conditions/nhs-fitne...

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

Losing weight, will help a lot

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

We run a weigh-in every day of the week and you'd be very welcome to join one of them. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the HOME page, bottom on a mobile.

We also run a Daily Diary, where we share our meal and exercise plans for the day. It's a great place to get ideas and to keep us focused. The link can also be found in Events.

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It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[George56]

Hi LittleLynne, my advice would be Dr, or GP first and get your knees checked out.

You may get a referral to Physio for the exercises, as there is a few, all to strengthen the muscles in the knees and legs.

Pain relief can also help.

Please check with your GP maybe X-ray as well.

Good luck and don't be hurting your knees.

George 56

[George56 in reply to George56]

Should read Littlelady.

[ceejayblue]

My GP sent me to physio for my knees and on my first visit she mentioned a 6 week course where you go for 2 x 1 hr sessions in the physio gym. You have a talk on pain and how to deal with it etc and different types of arthritis and then do 45 mins on gym equipment and learn exercises to do at home. Ask your GP if there is a Knee Escape course held at your local physio centre, it has really helped me.