Weird Knee Stiffness/Very Acute Pain

Discussion in 'Player' started by Enxienty, May 23, 2012.

  1. Enxienty

    Enxienty Member

    Jul 29, 2008
    Has anyone ever had this? It started happening when I began messing around with the ball in my house a couple of days ago. The pain only occurs when I play and run a lot, but with normal juggling, jogging, etc the knee just feels tight/ slightly weak. The tight feeling is generally around the knee cap but the tightest area is below the kneecap. Anyone ever experience this?
     
  2. nicklaino

    nicklaino Member+

    Feb 14, 2012
    Brooklyn, NY
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    A lot of people have it. My son had it after injuring it in a Brazilian Jujitsu match. He went to a specialist laser. In three weeks he was back submitting people again.

    I had it myself plus I have a touch of artritus in the knee there is a 5 shot theropy I took. You take a shot in the knee a week for 5 weeks. 3 months after it I was moving around pretty good.
     
  3. elessar78

    elessar78 Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 12, 2010
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    How old are you, Enx? How often are you playing or active in general? What's the intensity of your activity?
     
  4. Enxienty

    Enxienty Member

    Jul 29, 2008
    Im 17 and I play 4-5 hours a day. 2-3 Hours is very intense either my practices or pick up games ( i push myself lol) and the other hours is self practice which ranges from shooting, dribbling, juggling, etc
     
  5. JonIsAnOwl

    JonIsAnOwl Member

    Apr 20, 2011
    England
    Club:
    Sheffield Wednesday FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Funnily enough - I had EXACTLY the same. I'm also 17, and had been training a lot. I saw a physio and was told I'd just have to strengthen and stretch it. I'll post a picture of the workout I was prescribed later which may be of use to you?

    EDIT: May I just ask. Is it your strong or weak foot?
     
  6. Enxienty

    Enxienty Member

    Jul 29, 2008
    Right leg ( dominant ) but idk it pisses me off cause it feels uncomfortable i feel like somethings going to rip when i run, i dont like knee discomfort lmao
     
  7. JonIsAnOwl

    JonIsAnOwl Member

    Apr 20, 2011
    England
    Club:
    Sheffield Wednesday FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Interesting.. For me it was with my weaker leg.

    May I suggest the following workout for you:

    Single-legged squats (bad knee) - 10 reps x 3
    Calf raises - 10 reps x 3
    Squats - 10 reps x 3
    Light lunges - 10 reps x 3
    Step ups - 20 reps x 3

    Then these stretches after:

    Calf stretch - 30 seconds x 3
    Hamstring stretch - 30 seconds x 3
    Hip flexor stretch - 30 seconds x 3

    Do these 2-3 times a day, minimum. Follow this routine regularly for a few weeks and the knee problems will clear up.

    Need any help then feel free to message me pal.
     
  8. dejansavicevic10

    Jun 12, 2009
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Nigeria

    You probably have some form of patella tendonitis from overuse, or not being strong enough in your hips; and there are various protocols for resolving that. I would recommend you see a specialist!
     
  9. Loshu

    Loshu New Member

    Jun 4, 2012
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Look up Osgood Schlotter (sp). See if your symptoms match. Good Luck!
     

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