Ricardo Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Currently trying accupuncture for for my knee's. My GP said wear and tear and to consider an op but couldn't guarantee that it would work so opted for alternative means, it worked on my back. First session was on Friday at £45 a visit but if it works it will be worth it. The osteopath said wear and tear too but the pain was from calcium deposits. During my first visit I had regained full range of movement whilst looking like a hedgehog, hurt like a B**st**d yesterday but feels quite good today. So fingers crossed. I'll keep you informed of the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Well I when I was at a physio, for my hip... I asked about the cracking of my neck and hands, and was told that if it doesnt hurt, dont worry... I can crack my neck, shoulder to shoulder and my hands, most knuckles, when I make a tight fist (like Bruce Lee in the movies). I put it down to all the martial arts as a kid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I was told to stop playing football so regularly due to the state of my knees. I've been in situations where they click so hard it actually hurts - and the knee has even locked up before, with me having to thump it back into line..... :S I was told by a physio that I needed some form of keyhole surgery to look at the cartlidges and fluid that was present. He said it was easy enough to do, but there was a long waiting list They're nowhere near as bad now - if I do a lot of exercise/sport they start to play up a bit, but I can live with it. If it's crunching and locking then you have damage to the cartilage - an arthroscopy would help, which is keyhole surgery where they can shave off any damaged cartilage by using a tiny camera and electric shaver (and a heater to seal the cartilage after). There is no long waiting list, depending on which hospital you go to. Longest I've had to wait is 2 months on NHS, but if you private then expect to pay c. £2.5k. Expect to be off work from 1 to 2 weeks due to inflamation, though. I had a bad car crash about 5 years ago; the dashboard shattered my kneecap into 5 pieces. The NHS, because of the tissue damage, could only piece the kneecap back together and put a makeshift wire basket around it. Not long after, because of the damage to the kneecap, large chunks of the cartilage began to detach themselves. To date I've had 3 open surgeries (original one, one to remove the wire, and the final latest) and 4 arthroscopies. My latest operation was 2 months ago, and removed the kneecap completely (with no replacement). So far, it's looking good with no crunhing at all, and only the odd click (which is normal and due to "bubbles" in the synovial fluid) My last arthrosopy was private, and as such I have a short video of the surgery inside my kneecap - I really must stick it on youtube someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I think it's Glucosamine that helps with joints isn't it? Might be worth looking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thanks guys, all of you! My kness clunk when squatting down rather than creak. I think I'll just leave it, as Gareth and others say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 Wanking kind of sounds like a Geiger Counter. ... at Chenobyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 ... at Chenobyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 This is a great thread. I'm in training and have been for sometime for the RAF assessment I have next week! I've been running a good 3-4 miles most nights, with a days rest too though, and play football a hell of a lot and go to the gym etc. Since my very bad ankle injuries my body seems to have broken down somewhat! My ankles click quite a lot and my knee clicks all the time, well 95% of it. When I hold my right kneecap and lift my leg up (in sitting position) it feels like a piece of bone is actually attempting to pop out the top! What the frikking heck is this? I have also been on a very powerful drug, finished my course last year, that I don't want to discuss, but has caused my skin to dry up quite considerably and I'd imagine the lubrication in my joints too. Any other advice as to how the heck I'm going to survive the RAF ordeal would be appreciated! PM'd you Gaz! Cheers, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertpig Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Don't forget you're hyper extending the knee joint by squatting which unless your job is a power lifter you're not going to do this very often. Most of these posts are about clicking joints in light general use which is different. i have been powerlifting for 15+ years with 3xbodyweight squats and at 40 years old can honestly say ive never heard my knees crack once. my knee joints are tiny like a 12 year old girl so i think any joint problems are genetic otherwise mine would be wrecked by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 If it's crunching and locking then you have damage to the cartilage - an arthroscopy would help, which is keyhole surgery where they can shave off any damaged cartilage by using a tiny camera and electric shaver (and a heater to seal the cartilage after). There is no long waiting list, depending on which hospital you go to. Longest I've had to wait is 2 months on NHS, but if you private then expect to pay c. £2.5k. Expect to be off work from 1 to 2 weeks due to inflamation, though. I had a bad car crash about 5 years ago; the dashboard shattered my kneecap into 5 pieces. The NHS, because of the tissue damage, could only piece the kneecap back together and put a makeshift wire basket around it. Not long after, because of the damage to the kneecap, large chunks of the cartilage began to detach themselves. To date I've had 3 open surgeries (original one, one to remove the wire, and the final latest) and 4 arthroscopies. My latest operation was 2 months ago, and removed the kneecap completely (with no replacement). So far, it's looking good with no crunhing at all, and only the odd click (which is normal and due to "bubbles" in the synovial fluid) My last arthrosopy was private, and as such I have a short video of the surgery inside my kneecap - I really must stick it on youtube someday Great... me too we could get together for an evening of knee operation videos, with Kia-Ora orange and popcorn. We could compare entry wound positions and sizes (3 & tiny for me), how much cartlidge was sliced off, and give the surgeon points for scapel skills, lighting, camera etc etc. Sounds great - anyone else in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I think it's Glucosamine that helps with joints isn't it? Might be worth looking it up. Glucosamine and Chondroitin is what you need for bad joints. I've been taking this product for some years now following a string of pretty serious injuries to the knees (m-bikes). The last was a big impact to the knee which was sufficient to smash my femur in two places, leaving my knee joint very graunchy. Any way, i run out of this stuff sometimes and don't take it for a while, and can notice the difference... http://www.jointcare.com/productrange/projoint.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 God - listening to you lot go on just confirms a belief I've held for a long, long time. Sport is bad for you and should be avoided at all costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I have recently been having knee problems and im 32. I changed careers about 3 years ago to hairdressing and I am now on my feet all day so I think that is the problem- my knees creak and really hurt when I bend down - no rude joked please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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