What do you do for joint pain?

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My knees hurt and I want to make it stop. I was in physical therapy a few years ago for overtraining. I've stopped running since then and was focusing on lower impact exercises. It hasn't helped. I'm to the point where my knees always click when I walk up or down stairs, especially my right knee which is the one that landed me in PT. I can feel my left knee aching right now because I was just kneeling.

I'm getting discouraged. Do any of you use any joint supplements that work? Should I be going to a doctor and begging for shots of something? Sorry this post is disjointed. I'm exhausted but the thought of needing two new knees at 29 is keeping me awake.

[sadlebred]

I'd go to the doctor, specifically an orthopedist that specializes in sports med. You might want to have a MRI to see what is going on in there. My right knee hurt very badly last year. It turns out I had patellar tendonsis and a torn meniscus. I wound up w/2 surgeries to fix it (and nearly a week in the hospital & ICU, but I won't go there). Before the surgery, my right knee was so bad that I could barely walk. I had no choice but to have the surgery.

[vanillahip]

IF there's not an actual injury and it's more like arthritis/ chronic pain- Yin yoga, at a reputable studio with a good instructor after you've told him/her all of your joint issues (so they can keep you safe)

It sounds like hocus pocus but it's TOTALLY worth a try!

[kjh]

Doctor

[jenni232323]

Move Free supplements have been helping my knee aches. I've been taking them for a month now and can tell the difference.

[Susie]

I have a sports med doc who specializes in non-surgical orthopedics; I'd go see him for starters.