Knee Pain? Here are 3 things that can help you dance, bike or run again

Sponsored - Knee pain can really limit your ability to get out and do the things you love. Whether it’s a sport- or work-related injury, or chronic pain from arthritis, there are quite a few things you can do to help alleviate that pain, and get you back to dancing, biking and running again. Here are just 3 of those ways:

1. Get back to the basics with proper rest

It’s true: too much rest is not good for your leg muscles. But you still need to make sure you’re resting your knees from your usual activities, and especially those that put a repetitive strain on them. Use the “RICE” acronym: Rest, ice, compression, and elevation to alleviate some of that pain.

2. Take it to the next level with movement

There are many exercises you can do that won’t put too much pressure on your knees. If you’re unsure about where to begin, just talk to your healthcare provider. Start slow, with simple movements like walking, swimming, or riding a stationary bike, then gradually work your way up to more moderate activities. Consider safe and effective over-the-counter medicines to ward off minor aches and pains as you strengthen the muscles that support your knees.

3. When all else fails, talk to the professionals

Sometimes the pain isn’t easily treated on your own. Instead, look for the right support from a local healthcare provider. Orthopedic specialists can quickly get to the source of your pain—in most cases—and give you options that can minimize or stop the pain, or otherwise restore movement and allow for better healing and recovery in and around your knee joints.

You may be thinking, “where do I even begin my search?”

A great example of the kind of care you may be looking for is found at Coastal Orthopedics, where their passion is getting you back to yours. Go see the experts in sports medicine and total joint replacement. They can get you back in motion!

You’ll find the quality orthopedic care you need—all in one place. They can help you regain your motion and renew your regimen with an outpatient joint replacement surgery. Coastal Orthopedics’ surgeons have partnered with Stryker’s cutting-edge technology and now offer Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total and Partial Knee Replacements. Everything you need to get back to what matters most: enjoying your life to the fullest.

With 3 locations to serve you—East Bradenton, West Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch—at Coastal Orthopedics, care meets convenience. They’re designed to get you through your surgery and back home—where you’re most comfortable—within hours!

Talk with one of their doctors today…because their passion is getting you back to yours with Mako SmartRobotics™ for joint replacement.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 941.792.1404 or visit CoastalOrthopedics.com.

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All surgery carries risk. Talk to your doctor to see if joint replacement is right for you. Individual results may vary.