I hurt my knee 3 years ago and have laid off it since. Now, I've decided to start training again. Advice?

Question

Ok, so 3 years ago I was involved in wrestling and tae kwon do. Loved the sports. I wanted to get stronger so I started training my bones so that they could take stronger blows. I overestimated the extent of my training one day and messed up my knee. The knee pain was really bad (especially when i squatted down) so I had to quit tae kwon do (wrestling was over and my new school didn't offer it so that was solved as well). Got an X-ray and the docs told me I had a bone marrow edema in my knee (still not too sure what that is).

Flash forward three years later and I wanna get off my butt and start training again but my knee acts up a little bit after my training session (which involves a lot of kicking). I wanna know how I should deal with this knee thing, if its okay to train at this stage, how much longer this condition will last and if I'll ever be back to normal. Am I further damaging my knee? Is there some simple therapy I can apply every day to speed up my recovery and/or minimize the risk?

Thanks in advance guys and gals.

Answer 1

If a pain signal is generated excessive kicking should be avoided. If you do not actively fix it the problem will last for ever. Maybe but most likely it is the aggravation of unhealed tissue.

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Answer 2

Start of gradually and consult your doctor.

I used to be an avid swimmer, but I hurt my ribs and had to get three removed. It's almost a year later and I still can't fully get back into full training yet.

Just take it easy because you don't wanna be out for another three years =P

Answer 3

Ride a stationary bike to strengthen those knees and legs. Bone marrow edema is swelling of the bone from the inside out. Start out for just a few minutes, then increase the time each day as long as your knee doesn't start hurting bad. Apply some moist heat to your knee by taking a towel, soaking it with hot water, ring it out, then wrap it around your knee. Do this until the skin begins to turn slightly red. Then apply some Aspercreme Cream to the knee and rest it and elevate it as much as possible. Take an Ibuprofen for the pain and any swelling, if not allergic to aspirin. Good luck to you and the very best success.

Answer 4

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