Knee and hip pain relief?

Knee and hip pain relief?

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A500leroy

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5,447 posts

123 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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As im not allowed to see a GP ( the receptionist ( medically unqualified) has to decide on the phone if you need to talk to a GP (over the phone) or go to A&E) , Has anyone got any tip on how to relieve hip and knee pain for a mid 30 something. Not sure if its joint or muscular.

MOBB

3,749 posts

132 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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Might be IT band or piriformis related, google some stretches for those 2

A500leroy

Original Poster:

5,447 posts

123 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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On It

Any other suggestions anyone?

Barchettaman

6,458 posts

137 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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Daily ibuprofen? 3x400mg?

PeteinSQ

2,333 posts

215 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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Any ideas on what has brought it on? Running, something else?

CloudStuff

3,803 posts

109 months

Sunday 20th June 2021
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I’ve considered following this guys approach:

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCGybO-bWZ3W6URh42sd...

A500leroy

Original Poster:

5,447 posts

123 months

Monday 21st June 2021
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Daily 12 mile walks

millen

688 posts

91 months

Monday 21st June 2021
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This guy has a guide to many hip/knee symptoms but DIY diagnosis generally isn't recommended for moderate pain or worse https://www.sportsorthopaedicspecialist.co.uk/spor...
I'd have thought most local physios are still seeing patients and could give an opinion for £50+ (some like to sign people up for repeat appointments which gets costly though).

The_Doc

5,043 posts

225 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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You need a diagnosis before targeted treatment .

Keep going on the path to see your GP
or
ask to see a specialist physio
or
ask to be seen in the hospital by a specialist

it's very difficult to suggest treatment without knowing what is wrong, which needs a face to face assessment by someone.

greygoose

8,575 posts

200 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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Ask if there is a physio at your doctors, I have new pain in my knee and filled in the online referral at the doctors and have an appointment for next week.

popeyewhite

20,970 posts

125 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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A500leroy said:
On It

Any other suggestions anyone?
Has the pain come on over time or did it start with a sudden 'ouch'? What were you doing/have been doing?

duff

993 posts

204 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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I would go straight to a private physio, they can either get to the bottom of it or at least arm you with the information needed to go back to NHS if required.

I did this after a bike crash and he was able to sort it, recommend some stretches going forward and all for under £100 and without an excessive wait.

A500leroy

Original Poster:

5,447 posts

123 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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im a postie so occupational hazard that comes on over time. Docs receptionist says im not allowed to talk to one and i have to treat it at home.

popeyewhite

20,970 posts

125 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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A500leroy said:
im a postie so occupational hazard that comes on over time. Docs receptionist says im not allowed to talk to one and i have to treat it at home.
As MOBB said, Google some stretches. Physio can be expensive, and they don't always get to the route of the problem anyway. Certain lifestyle changes may be necessary. Try and work out which online clip matches your hip and knee pain, then follow online instructions for rehab.

Chamon_Lee

3,861 posts

152 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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A500leroy said:
Daily 12 mile walks
Probably Plantar Fasciitis. Or your walking gait is off (over/under pronation). Get yourself to a podiatrists or a running store and they will tell you in about 10 minutes.

If you don't want to get anything checked and just want to try something get yourself a pair of "stability" running trainers - i suspect you will get releif straight away.

Example of said trainers: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 2.0

sherman

13,706 posts

220 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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Chamon_Lee said:
A500leroy said:
Daily 12 mile walks
Probably Plantar Fasciitis. Or your walking gait is off (over/under pronation). Get yourself to a podiatrists or a running store and they will tell you in about 10 minutes.

If you don't want to get anything checked and just want to try something get yourself a pair of "stability" running trainers - i suspect you will get releif straight away.

Example of said trainers: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 2.0
This. Plantar fasciitis is not fun.
Buy some decent orthapedic walking shoes.
Have a look at the wear pattern on your current shoes. I bet you have worn the outside of the heel badly down.

A500leroy

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5,447 posts

123 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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sherman said:
This. Plantar fasciitis is not fun.
Buy some decent orthapedic walking shoes.
Have a look at the wear pattern on your current shoes. I bet you have worn the outside of the heel badly down.
YES!!!!! only the last pairs or so, worn through the soul on the outside heal, like new on the inside heal ( its like a car tyre thats towing out..)

thegermancarguy

126 posts

114 months

Tuesday 13th July 2021
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Hip flexors. There are a few stretches and you need to roll them. YouTube is your friend here