Every morning I wake up with my leg bent and it hurts when i try to straighten it. if(t){cb();return;}s=i.createElement("script");s.type="text/javascript";s.async=1;s.src=u; Customer Support (c) 2020 The Knee Pain Guru I’m sorry to hear that your still experiencing pain. Recommended to you based on your activity and what's popular • Feedback It was very hard to do the exercises properly as the knee just became swollen and painful. If you would like to try this out, you can begin working with my online group coaching program called “Knee Club.”, Click here to learn more about “Knee Club.”. Thanks. Healthy tissues may be destroyed from a cut, significant injury, or surgery. Patella clunk syndrome refers to a condition that can occur after TKR when excessive scar tissue develops at the quad tendon insertion into the patella. Give COMFORT a try for a few weeks and let me know how it goes. to better assist you, I have contacted you via the email provided. Its not like like that are advertised or what you see young people wearing in sports. I hope you can find a solution. https://thekneepainguru.com/lp/comfort-zone-stretches/ Feel free to reach out to us for additional questions… Read more », Sir my problem is very difficult please help sir my right knee opreted 28 Oct 2014 last movment only 90 degree pattela left right movment but up dawn not movment very stiff my knee please solutions my full knee movment. I experienced sciatica with both knee replacements. If you do the exercises incorrectly you could risk hurting yourself. I am working hard to progresivley bend and break through the scar tissue, pain is my personal friend at the moment. I have recently had 2 scope surgeries and one surgery to implant Donovo( cadaver cartilage) into my knee. I also had aggressive scar tissue immediately after my knee replacement. There is a bit of metal holding it together and i am at a point of attaining ROM to approximately 95 degrees bent and to 15 degrees off straight. This procedure is most beneficial in the six to 12 weeks after surgery. I’d try the comfort zone for a couple of weeks and let me know how it goes. Here’s a video I recorded on scar tissue after knee surgery. Thank you for reaching out to us. I will also send this to “the knee pain guru” Thanks in advance for your… Read more », Mike Hi there And this release lets the pain melt away. Here’s the link for more information: One way of breaking up this scar tissue is to get in there an break it up which can hurt and your body already feels unsafe. This has caused what the doc calls scar tissue causing excrutiating pain when flexing, in 3 weeks with physio I have gone from 70 degrees of movement to 110 degrees but the whole knee joint is so tight. And then pain is new and is very painful. It also looks swollen because of scar tissue. Thank you for reaching out to us. total knee joint replacements Once your incision has healed, usually after 2-3 weeks, using soft tissue massage techniques will help create good knee joint movement and also make the scar tissue more pliable. This knee I am still dealing with it and it has been since Dec. You can use a massage cream or lotion, but you don’t have to. I was in great shape when i had the surgery, Had a tough time. Thank you, Shalanna. Almost two years after bilateral TK surgery, I still have constant burning pain, and sleepless nights. While it has the potential to radically improve your life, be realistic about the difficulty of recovery—and the time and work it will take—to get back to a functional level. Knee Replacement Scar Hall of Fame. 1. I can actually feel something(tendon or scar tissue) is moving whenever I bend my knee and it hurts. Some things have to be dealt with and hopefully ruled out and then we will know she is thrgouh the very worst of everything. Do the comfort zone stretches work on a knee that doesn’t bend much at all? If your interested, please click on the link below to complete the consultation form and schedule a date and time that is best for you. Knee Arthroscopy: Yes scar tissue is inevitable after surgery and particularly in the area of the "anterior fatpad" --located directly downstream of the patella and i ... Read More Send thanks to the doctor Prior to joint manipulation and ice pack is applied to the affected knee to prepare the tissues for the procedure for approximately 5 minutes. Lots of swelling. Regards If that doesn’t do it then we can setup a time to talk… Read more ». Generally, it takes 6 to 8 weeks for scar tissue to form after surgery. I had a tkr in Sept 2014. Massage may be used to improve flexibility and break down scar tissue in the knee. Ultimately, I had to have two post-surgery knee manipulations where they put me back under and broke the scar tissue up by bending my knee manually. Scar tissue after knee surgery or an injury is essentially the body’s version of a Band-Aid. Long story short pain/decreased ROM developed late scar tissue and in March 2016 knee scoped and removed a bunch of scar tissue from the joint and went down hill from there. Regardless of the course of treatment, physical therapy will play an important role. I had a TKR on Dec. 26, 2014. I had a ACL repair in May 2016 and things going great until now. I’m sorry to hear that your still experiencing pain. Does it make any different that i have a Knee replacement ? Hello, I had surgery a year ago on my ACL and I can’t seem to straighten it out all the way. It’s also going to depend on where the scar tissue is…, Bill, Thank you for taking the time reading my question. (I am on Warfarin). https://thekneepainguru.com/lp/comfort-zone-stretches/ Bill, Hi Bill 9 weeks ago I did a huge tibial plateau fracture, 4 weeks post op the doctor told me my range of movement was poor mostly due to the lack of education I had in moving the leg. Light jogging, walking, or static cycling are beneficial in preserving knee flexibility and breaking up the scar tissues. If this is something you’d be interested in speaking with me further about then click on the following link to get access to my online… Read more », Hi, i broke my leg in April this year, my left tibia plateau, and made quite a mess of it apparently. I’ve had 2 second opinions, and both said my joint looks fine. Mimi… Read more ». Check out the various stages of healing in real patients who've undergone a knee replacement. Going to outpatient therapy since mid of January 2015. My knee was only damaged in the knee cap, the other sides are good. VERY painful I felt like I had a very tight band around my knee making it hard to move.. Back in 2nd grade I fell on my knee causing scar tissues and a noticeable scar on top of the knee. Not sure what has caused it since everything seems fine before. Have you tried The Comfort Zone Stretches yet? Stop Your Knee Pain Now will help you if you are looking for knee strengthening exercises that also strengthen the legs. https://www.thekneepainguru.com/lp/comfort-zone/, Hi there… Heres my story..I had my knee replaced 3.5 yrs ago and it only bent 45 degrees. But I had not able to bend 80degrees. Through PT I have been working on breaking up the scar tissue only for it to regrow by the time I get back to PT two days later. As a patella tendon doesn’t “fracture” it tears. This caus­es the scar to become thick and firm. I used a recumbent cross trainer which helped a lot. Short history: 2 years ago I started running. I don’t believe kneeling is advised after TKR by anyone so definitely don’t do that. I was told to push “up to the pain” but not “through it.” The following are 2 isometric options to try at home: 3-Angle Isometric Knee Extension MUA is typically done under general anesthesia. The best place to begin would be to take my “7-Day Knee Pain Reduction Challenge” and we can go from there. and she got very upset with me if I turned the machine there to anything over 90 degrees. https://thekneepainguru.com/lp/comfort-zone-stretches/ Feel free to reach out to us for further assistance.… Read more ». https://www.thekneepainguru.com/appt/bm/. I practice martial arts and i felt the pain again, If i kick my leg in inward direction then something slips and i feel unbearable pain, then i have to straighten my leg… Read more », Hi Bill, I hope you will help me. Research shows that scar for­ma­tion can last up to 1 year after surgery. Hi there Barbara! Bill Parravano is “The Knee Pain Guru” and has been called, “the best in the world at eliminating knee pain without drugs, shots or surgery.”. My approach would be focusing on comfort and creating the conditions so your body can heal itself. I still do not have the flexibility i ad before replacement but it will have to do. That’s what direction I’d go in. Not many people get to the see the inside of their surgeon’s knee! Bill. They came from me as i was breaking the scar tissue. I’m not sure how I missed your question. I have worked, recumbant bike, pool stretching, anchoring 10kg of weights to ankle to straighten the thing and now working on walking in my endevour to straighten the thing. While this method can take more time, it allows your body to release pain naturally so that your body responds and starts to heal itself. I had tkr 11/16/2015, and like you, I’m still suffering. Linda I had a TKR in September of 2105, Got great ROM 130 and therapy went very well. It will take a little work on your part though. Thank you for reaching out to us, we greatly appreciate your interest. @amberpep, @lamerex4, and @cheris all shared their own experiences with scar tissue. Now with the stem cells i have my original knee. How to increase knee range of motion is a dilemma that many knee pain sufferers experience after a knee injury or knee surgery where scar tissue is building up and preventing full extension and/or flexion of the knee … Mri says 1st grade Miniscus degenaration. Do you have any ideas of what I should do? After 3 months I did fairly well. i should not laugh but when i went through physical therapy we were near a doctors office. My knee would not bend or straighten all of the way before my surgery (for years) and also I was extremely knock kneed. Scar tissue: Scar tissue develops as a result of injury to affected area, infection or surgery. I had to have a manipulation under anesthesia after the surgery, to help my knee get more flexibility. Hello @leithlane, we were just wondering how you are doing with your scar tissue after your knee replacement? Your browser doesn't support the HTML5 CANVAS tag. https://www.thekneepainguru.com/lp/knee-club-2020/, https://www.thekneepainguru.com/lp/comfort-zone/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFRBApwIpMA, Dr. Frank Charles’s Ultimate Knee Pain Supplement list, https://thekneepainguru.com/lp/knee-recovery-program/. Wear it when i golf, biking and gardening. (function (v, i, d, a, l, y, t, c, s) { I suggest booking a free 30 min consultation/knee evaluation with Bill to discuss what your experiencing. Reached 123 and that was it. Hi there, I had knee replacement surgery August 2013, had some problems in that I could feel the new parts for a long time. I would look at the knee and the hip too by creating comfort to let go of the tension your body is holding onto to protect is self from the initial injury and then 2 surgeries. I want your suggestions. That’s going to depend a lot on what kind of issues you’re dealing with like pain or range of motion. yes, I’ve had scar tissue develop also. Walking partially at present with stick and partial free waking with limp. I am going to physical therapy to take care of it and it isn’t getting at all better. After my replacement I had to have a manual manipulation in April 2013 to further gain my range of motion. Please feel free to contact us at 828-585-7275 for additional questions or concerns. Coming across your Web side gave me some hope that maybe you could give me advice what to do ! Whether or not muscle knots actually exit, massage therapy contributes to improving pain associated with this type of ache. Or was it a decision to go to TKR suggested to solve the problem because partials dont really work? It limits the range of motion and can be painful. How do you break up scar tissue after knee surgery? It’s a great place to start to get a feel for the program. My ROM for flexion is at 95, but my extension is at 8 degrees. Your best bet to get your questions answered would be for us to get on a call and figure out the best strategy to get your knee… Read more », Hey bill. Thank you for reaching out to us. My girlfriend has been using dermalmd scar serum on her knee after a hard fall while hiking. Bill believes the nervous system is the key to the body’s healing, and bridges the gap between what we currently know and the infinite possibilities of what we don’t know the body is capable of. He has subsequently had two arthroscopic surgeries since to remove a cyclops cluster and he again has a cyclops cluster. On the second day after the op during Physio I had a bleed within the knee. My TKR swelled when I exercised in the pool. I know many physical therapists practice under the theory that you have to push through the pain, but when you are a prolific scar tissue creator, I feel a more gradual, alternative approach is better. Absolutely you can eliminate painful scar tissue. That’s great Mike…How is the pain in her knee? She loves it and has now been using it on other old scars as well. You may have pain and swelling in your knee for a few days. September 2016 peroneal nerve released due to increase pain/numbness etc. I am a sophomore in high school and in October of 2013 my knee has been aching a lot. Do your homework and make a plan for your recovery. abby. I am also experiencing sciatica, which stretching exercises and NSAIDs have not helped. Thank you for reaching out to us! https://thekneepainguru.com/lp/comfort-zone-stretches/ Feel free to reach out to us for further assistance… Read more », 2 1/2 weeks ago My 14 year old son had an accident playing rugby. After a closed manipulation and traditional PT I got relief with acupuncture and osteopathic manipulation. I don’t think even before the surgery that it was much if anything above that naturally! Doing lots of exercises. In between all this the quad and tendon ruptured somehow and calcium grew in between the tears so I had sonorex treatments done. It’s a great place to start to get a feel for the program. 1 Day. Bill. After my second one, I left the hospital with 123 and when I got to a DIFFERENT nursing home, they said I didn’t need the machine with that much bend already , and by the time I left there I had 132 with just PT. Im experiencing a lot of scar tissue in knee which doesnt allow me to get full extension at all. Glad I did stem cells on the other knee so I can garden easier and get down on one knee. Working with the nervous system allows you to get to the source of the pain without hurting. Even after those two manipulations I still had issues with scar tissue. can u plz help me know how to straighten my knee, as i m doing all sort of exercises and stretches. This left the knee swollen and painful. No reasons for it in most cases. These are really good exercises to break up scar tissue and will help you create comfort in the knee joint (only the knee) by systematically working with the tiny movements in the knee that squeeze on the nerves the width of an eyelash letting you know you have knee pain. I will be 81 next month and hopefully the original TKR’s will last me for the rest of my life, but as I have mentioned previously, right now I am doing a lot of walking for the Dystrophy . The tissue is very thick and is bubbling up. I can fully extent the knee. First knee it lasted about 4 months. 1 Month (5 weeks) 1.5 Months (6 weeks) Had manipulation done 4 mths after that…no change. I had a TKR in 2018 and am having more pain. @leithlane, have you heard of or tried a brace with hand cranks on it that you use to help with straightening and bending your knee? I pushed myself too much (and was not running properly) and started to have major calf tightness. I have a question though: what would happen if my knee(the one that had surgery) were to move beyond the… Read more ». Another friend did nothing, had her surgery for scar tissue , had second knee done and learned her lesson and did the therapy at home. Bill. After reading your post I’m not so sure we are on that same page as to what has happened with your knee. Isometric Knee Exercises for Arthrofibrosis. Have you asked your surgeon about it? I would be grateful for your… Read more ». Over time, scar tissue builds up inside the knee, causing the knee joint to shrink and tighten. One of the main challenges of recovering from knee replacement surgery is regaining your range of motion. The problem seems to be the continued build-up of the scar tissue. These are really good exercises to break up scar tissue and will help you create comfort in the knee joint (only the knee) by systematically working with the tiny movements in the knee that squeeze on the nerves the width of an eyelash letting you know you have knee pain. I had the option of going to therapy, but I could not afford it and so I did exercises on my own. The mechanics of the hips, lower back as well as the tension in your nervous system can play a huge role in whether or not the knee can fully extend and flex. A week later I had them replaced during surgery, I had very poor aftercare and developed arthrofibrosis and had 2 subsequent surgeries to remove scarring. I’m early 50’s and not ready to retire from activities. It is more painful than I can even explain now that I am in physical therapy. Have you tried The Comfort Zone Stretches yet? I bought your E book and Videos , i am set on licking my pain . 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