Pa-Tella us about your knee pain!
Pa-Tella us about your knee pain!
PA-TELLA US ABOUT YOUR PAIN!
Anterior knee pain is a termused to encompass many conditions affecting structures on the front of the knee. You may have heard it referred to as runner’s knee”, “chondromalacia”, or “moviegoer’s knee”. These names all describe patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The patellofemoral joint is the joint between the patella (kneecap) and your femur (thigh bone).
Pain-Free Travel Tips
Traveling may mean aches and pains, but the following 3 tips will help you enjoy it again!
#1) Lift Your Luggage Correctly- Use your legs to lift: bend at the knees, dig heels in the ground & keep chest lifted.
- Pivot with feet instead of twisting.
- Carry heavy luggage as close to your body as you can.
- Position your buttocks so it is touching the back part of your seat.
- Your headrest should be supporting the middle of your head.
- Make sure your shoulders are pulled back and you are not hunching forward.
- Make sure both of your feet are resting on the floor.
- If you are the driver, avoid reaching for the wheel. Adjust the seat and the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
Your spine was made to move! Sitting for prolonged periods of time can cause stress on your back muscles & spine. If possible, get up and stretch every 20-30 minutes. Just 60 seconds of moving will help give your spine a quick break!