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My mother 65 years old is having knee problem from last five years, doctor has advised knee surgery but still she has not done with it. Nowshe is having severe backpain from few days. Is it because of knees or any other reason ? What treatment suggested ?
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Osteopathy works miracles at times in cases of degenrative joint conditions. No medicine can stop degeneration unless the biomechanics are corrected. Consult an osteopath who could explain you the rationale behind his assessment and treatment plan.
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Consult an osteopath...and ask for knee muscles balancing....
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poor loading on legs can result in harmful loading on the lumbar spine, the root cause of the problem should be treated.
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Laser physiotherapy treatment best option for you
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Degenerative changes in the knee may lead to altered biomechanics and load to hip and spine.
Need to evaluate fully clinically before taking any decision.
Consult good sports medicine or orthopedician for the complete workup.
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There could be multiple reasons for it. 1) it could be because of altered walking pattern that she has attained because of the chronic knee pain 2) It could be an age related degeneration of the lower back that is the lumbar spine like lumbar spondylosis or lumbar canal stenosis that’s causing the pain.
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Please visit the nearest Physiotherapy clinic for further evaluation and diagnosis of the same.
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Back pain can be because of poor posture, poor walking pattern because of knee pain or muscle weakness. If the pain in back is constant and not traveling towards legs then, there are more chances that pain is because of muscle weakness or posture related.
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posture correction with back strengthening exercises along with knees strengthening exercises.
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she can do hot fermentation for 15 minutes on the area where she is feeling pain.
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Based on her knee position her back position would be, so there are chances of getting back pain..
You have to rule out the cause for her back pain. You should consult a physiotherapist or orthopaedist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
If you are planning for knee surgery arthroscopic knee replacement surgery gives quick recovery rather than conventional method. Best arthroscopic surgeons are available in Chennai.
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What has been diagnosed by the doctors for the knee ...may be she is not giving much pressure on her knee while walking because of pain which in turn is affecting her posture and she is having backache..
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Knee pain does not travels up to back . May be her posture is not correct while walking , standing or sitting . Or may be because of knee issue she has altered her posture.
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Avoid forward bending. Avoid prolong standing Always sit with back support
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Hot fomentation twice a day at back n apply any muscle relaxant.
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Knee pain doesn’t travel to back but due to knee pain she may not be walking properly so due to faulty gait (walking) pattern she can develop back pain. Still we need to check patient to get the exact idea.
She can start back isometric exercises.
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Avoid lifting weight, prolong sitting, standing, walking. Frequent breaks in sustained posture or change in position is required.
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Please consult a Physiotherapist
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Some times may happen due to Knee joint pain walking style change and then change of your prolong time walking style one side lower back muscles worked strongly and over used.
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please consult with near physio clinic or online consultation for better diagnosis and treatment.
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if you think for knee replacement then right time to do.
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Knee pain and back pain is different, it is rare that knee pain transverse to back.
Take her to physiotherapy clinic. Electrotherapy for 10 days will help reduce back pain.
Do not let her stand for prolonged time, no sitting on floor, hot pack twice a day will help reduce pain for the moment.
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Consult a senior sports physiotherapist near by for back issue
Knee & back not related
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Long standing knee pain can cause a limp, bringing on low back pain.
Physiotherapy treatment for knee and back
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
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13 yrs exp
Nellore
Knee pain mostly doesn't cause u back pain,mostly due to poor posture,weakness of back muscles,causing u the back pain
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.start taking electrical modalities treatment to reduce pain.
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After reducing pain start doing back strengthening exercises
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correction of posture is adviced,avoid lifting heavy weights,prolong standing and sitting.
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Due to Pain in the knee she may altered her walking which leads to the poor posture causing lower back pain.
Ultrasound therapy and IFT can help relieve pain
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Correct the posture while walking or sitting
Maintain ergonomic posture
Use flat bed/ hard bed for sleeping
Use a pillow under the knees so that her lower back muscles can be relaxed while sleeping
You can apply hot pack application for 2-3 times a day
Avoid forward bending
Avoid weight lifting
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