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Dealing with the stiffness

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andrea30334
andrea30334

Hi there I am 7 weeks post op and my knee goes really stiff several times a day particularly if ive been doing too much housework??? Has anyone a good quick tip to keep releasing the stiffness??

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  • joy24273
    joy24273 andrea30334

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    You will get there, I am twelve weeks and now taking the dog out every morning for two/ three miles and walking up to local shops without any aches and pains .Housework I did little and often, do one job sit down, stretch, do another job, and repeat. After I had done as much as I felt I could do I sat down with the ice pack on. For the first four weeks I had my main shopping delivered, now can do a weekly shop. It takes a while! 
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 andrea30334

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    You are still in the healing stage and this sort of thing will continue to pop up from time to time as soft tissue and nerves heal. Just keep stretching and don't sit for long periods without moving.
  • Annodoremouse
    Annodoremouse andrea30334

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    Definitly too much housework! LOL You can do light housework Not making beds or hoovering for at least 3 months as these activities twist your knee
  • alit68
    alit68 andrea30334

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    Stop doing housework!  (Hehehe)   RICE. Rest Ice Compression Elevation
  • allan87044
    allan87044 andrea30334

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    I am 7 weeks both knees. Some days better than others. Too early. Keep excercising. 

    Ice, rest when needed, everything I read and hear is 12 weeks is when the knees really get better. Get on a bike. Massage, the knees. 

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