At 39 yrs young, my Orthopedic told me I'd need a knee replacement by time I was 50 unless I built my leg muscles up like a football running back. Well, I believed him and started working out at the gym, lifting weights, some cycling but not much then. I still liked driving everywhere, even to a shop errand to the store. That was 21 years ago. I do have arthritis in that knee. It is "The Big Knee" lol and after a long bike ride (25-50 miles) it gets very stiff. No cortisone but I do take supplements. It's missing a ligament I tore out in my early 20's playing basketball. One of my favs after a long ride is sitting in the cold ocean here in PNW to help with pain, swelling. I have recently begun consuming Medicinal tea I brew from plentiful supply of Red Belted Conch (Polypore). Number One Advice to offset knee replacement is WALK. Walk where you need to go within a mile. Take the Transit bus and walk some more if it's a little further. Are you really in that big a hurry that you always have to drive? I doubt it. We weren't built to ride in cars. When consider the hours you waste watching TV or movies. Carry a few bags back from market to increase the workout. And I do drink lots of water as a regular habit. As part of my Community Volunteer effort, I pick up trash on the Beach here our Tourist leave. Well, that's more walking with resistance but intentional and more scenic as it also helps me help my community and my knee.
Hey BigCatMojo! Sorry to hear about your arthritis knee. You probably get stiff in the knee after a long bike ride because you're overusing your quads. You've got to make cycling more glute dominant. Walking too! Walking is absolutely great as long as it doesn't irritate knee problems and you're making your glutes work while walking. Walking without using glutes is likely to eventually hurt knees since the individual will probably be using quad muscles dominantly while walking. That's great that you help keep the beaches clean! Our oceans and beaches need more people like you!
Thank you for your very informative video. I am considering total left knee replacement but my heart is not totally sold that I should do it now. Your tips on exercises have certainly helped.
You're welcome Rita!!! We hope that you can avoid a knee replacement. Have you seen this playlist for knee arthritis? It might be the next set of videos you should watch to get the help you need to avoid a knee replacement. “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
On the increased water, 8x8 rule. I've asked the doc about this and one can drink too much which is not good for the kidneys; drink til you feel hydrated. I can only do 2-3 liters per day. I Always eat fruit and celery. Thanks for another good video 🙂
You're welcome Kathy!!! Yes, some kidney and heart problems may have hydration restrictions. Always follow your doctor's advice since they are treating you personally.
Hello Dr. David, I watch your videos and I like them . They are very helpful and informative. Thanks! I am a 59 years old and have a mild Osteoartritis on both knees ( the left one started a bit pain 2 years ago, and in 8 month ago the right one started painfull. X-rays show mild level on both. Having too much pain during sleep times on my left knee made me to have painkillers like Naproxen, and then Indomethacine. None of them worked for me, so I visited my Rheumatologist to get injection (Viscogel type) to improve my cartilage, not Corticosteroid injections which is a painkiller. I did also physiotherapy and some light exercises every day to strengthen and balance my muscles (especially buttmuscles). My question is that if go directly to a healthy natural therapy why my rheumatologist did not offer me Gel injection instead of Corticosteroid since by the time going on my knees get worse and I donot want to be late for gel injection when cartilage is disappeared and no more regeneration would be possible ( if I am right)? So, please advise me what to do? Thanks Dr. David From Toronto, Canada
Thks so much doctor! Great information. My knee hurts so bad, but, I really want to try your method. My dr. says knee replacement, I say let's do something else. I'll be going through your videos.
Another great video for my knees!! I have a knee replacement on the right, and my left knee has a little bit of cushioning left on the lateral side. However, I can feel that it's getting worse. I'm going to try some of your exercises to see if I can extend the life of it some more. A problem I have now is that about 3 weeks ago I developed pain below my right knee replacement, extending like a band along the top of my lower leg. There is a small area toward the lateral side in the front that has a sharp pain. Tomorrow I see my ortho doc. Hoping it is not something serious.
Hey PanamaRose! Sorry to hear about your knee troubles :-( Hopefully you can get more out of both knees using the information from our videos! A band of pain right below a knee replacement site and the pain on the outer front of the knee - this sounds like you've got over pressure in your knees from a muscle imbalance. This is treatable with the right exercises. This playlist of videos would be the right one for you: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
We answer this in Habit #5 of this video. Below is the link to that chapter in the video: "10 Important Habits To Start When Trying To Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery" [habit 5] ruclips.net/video/iJKu2AI8CmI/видео.html
Can you do a video on the long term effects of knee replacement? I have one. My other knee is painful, but, I really don't feel good about replacing.... I just have a bad feeling about it.
Hey Bibi a Ali! There's only 1 way to find out right! 😉 Give this a try and see if your knees get better. What do you have to lose!? If you get better then you might avoid surgery. If you continue to decline, then you might choose to go for the knee replacement. Watch this playlist to learn more and get a better plan: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
For kidney problems you definitely need to listen to your doctor and follow water restrictions precisely. You can't live without your kidneys! But you can live without a knee.
Ah thanks sugar, finally got turmeric and awesome within 2 hours, I'm working on all, slowly but surely, steady the course, I will unshy with cane as needed pls keep healthy here's to healthy knees! 🛐😊 I'd read "Feed your bones while you can", oh and those stairs in our bungalow!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! As I have written before you give me hope for my and others situations. God bless. Warm thoughts I send your way Raquel 🙋🏻♀️ 🙊 🙈 🙉 🌬 🛌👩🦽🧎♀️🧍♀️🚶♀️🤸🏻♀️💕💕💕💕❄🌨
I'm sorry, you lose me when you recommend supplements for which there is no clinical evidence--including glucosomine and chondroiten, and turmeric--and recommend a supplement that costs $30 a month. It's basically snake oil. And it gets worse when you talk about stem cells--there is NO clinical evidence that these work. I know someone who tried. Maybe someday, but not yet. I'm with you on exercise and PT. I know whereof I speak. I have two bone-on-bone knees (and two arthritic hips, as well as a badly arthritic ankle.) and have been trying to avoid replacements for years, but I finally have scheduled the first one. I WISH this stuff worked, but with the exception of the cane and PT, there just isn't proof. This stuff does not work. If what you're going after is placebo effect, great, but people need to find an orthopedist they can work with and not rely on this information.
Can you please cite your sources for the clinical studies on the items you mentioned: glucosamine chondroiton, turmeric & stem cells? Thanks in advance.
i have stopped all supplements as i found that they are mostly strange additives and lots of junk. i have been making fresh plant medicine that has been helping me. one of the most helpful plants i have used is blooms from the linden tree also known as a bass wood tree this tincture i made from fresh plant has taken the inflammation down enough in my knees that i can squat and get back up! i have learned to make plant medicine from a woman on youtube , i have made meds from like 20 different plants and have had positive results but i use way higher dose than perhaps most humans. it is great, going on 1 and 1/2 years using plants.
Hey Pro Life Film! It sounds like you're commenting on the wrong channel! Either you meant to comment on an abortion channel OR you don't agree with the possibility of naturally helping knee problems and avoiding knee replacement surgery. If it's the latter that you intended, please unsubscribe from our channel (if you haven't already) so we don't come up on RUclips for you. This information is just not right for some people and that's okay! We hope you find the best information for your needs :-)
Every time I watch your videos it gives me a hope. God bless you 🙏
At 39 yrs young, my Orthopedic told me I'd need a knee replacement by time I was 50 unless I built my leg muscles up like a football running back. Well, I believed him and started working out at the gym, lifting weights, some cycling but not much then. I still liked driving everywhere, even to a shop errand to the store. That was 21 years ago. I do have arthritis in that knee. It is "The Big Knee" lol and after a long bike ride (25-50 miles) it gets very stiff. No cortisone but I do take supplements. It's missing a ligament I tore out in my early 20's playing basketball. One of my favs after a long ride is sitting in the cold ocean here in PNW to help with pain, swelling. I have recently begun consuming Medicinal tea I brew from plentiful supply of Red Belted Conch (Polypore). Number One Advice to offset knee replacement is WALK. Walk where you need to go within a mile. Take the Transit bus and walk some more if it's a little further. Are you really in that big a hurry that you always have to drive? I doubt it. We weren't built to ride in cars. When consider the hours you waste watching TV or movies. Carry a few bags back from market to increase the workout. And I do drink lots of water as a regular habit. As part of my Community Volunteer effort, I pick up trash on the Beach here our Tourist leave. Well, that's more walking with resistance but intentional and more scenic as it also helps me help my community and my knee.
Hey BigCatMojo! Sorry to hear about your arthritis knee. You probably get stiff in the knee after a long bike ride because you're overusing your quads. You've got to make cycling more glute dominant. Walking too! Walking is absolutely great as long as it doesn't irritate knee problems and you're making your glutes work while walking. Walking without using glutes is likely to eventually hurt knees since the individual will probably be using quad muscles dominantly while walking.
That's great that you help keep the beaches clean! Our oceans and beaches need more people like you!
Very helpful
Glad it helped Dorothy! 😊
Thank you for your very informative video. I am considering total left knee replacement but my heart is not totally sold that I should do it now. Your tips on exercises have certainly helped.
You're welcome Rita!!! We hope that you can avoid a knee replacement. Have you seen this playlist for knee arthritis? It might be the next set of videos you should watch to get the help you need to avoid a knee replacement.
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
Thank you so much for your help, this is great information!
You're welcome Natalia!!!
On the increased water, 8x8 rule. I've asked the doc about this and one can drink too much which is not good for the kidneys; drink til you feel hydrated. I can only do 2-3 liters per day. I Always eat fruit and celery. Thanks for another good video 🙂
You're welcome Kathy!!! Yes, some kidney and heart problems may have hydration restrictions. Always follow your doctor's advice since they are treating you personally.
Another great video. Thanks so much! ❤️
You're welcome CricketNewJersey!!!
Love your vids, so much great info!
Thank you Marcia!!! 🧡
Thanks so much for this info!
You're welcome Ruth Ann!!!
Hello Dr. David,
I watch your videos and I like them . They are very helpful and informative.
Thanks!
I am a 59 years old and have a mild Osteoartritis on both knees ( the left one started a bit pain 2 years ago, and in 8 month ago the right one started painfull. X-rays show mild level on both. Having too much pain during sleep times on my left knee made me to have painkillers like Naproxen, and then Indomethacine.
None of them worked for me, so I visited my Rheumatologist to get injection (Viscogel type) to improve my cartilage, not Corticosteroid injections which is a painkiller. I did also physiotherapy and some light exercises every day to strengthen and balance my muscles (especially buttmuscles).
My question is that if go directly to a healthy natural therapy why my rheumatologist did not offer me Gel injection instead of Corticosteroid since by the time going on my knees get worse and I donot want to be late for gel injection when cartilage is disappeared and no more regeneration would be possible ( if I am right)?
So, please advise me what to do?
Thanks Dr. David
From Toronto, Canada
excellent video, thanks from Australia
Thank you Meg!!!
what about collagen supplements?
Great question Jude! We've got a video mentioning collagen supplements coming soon!
Thks so much doctor! Great information. My knee hurts so bad, but, I really want to try your method. My dr. says knee replacement, I say let's do something else. I'll be going through your videos.
You're welcome June!!! Please let us know how it goes trying this out. 😀
Another great video for my knees!! I have a knee replacement on the right, and my left knee has a little bit of cushioning left on the lateral side. However, I can feel that it's getting worse. I'm going to try some of your exercises to see if I can extend the life of it some more. A problem I have now is that about 3 weeks ago I developed pain below my right knee replacement, extending like a band along the top of my lower leg. There is a small area toward the lateral side in the front that has a sharp pain. Tomorrow I see my ortho doc. Hoping it is not something serious.
Hey PanamaRose! Sorry to hear about your knee troubles :-(
Hopefully you can get more out of both knees using the information from our videos! A band of pain right below a knee replacement site and the pain on the outer front of the knee - this sounds like you've got over pressure in your knees from a muscle imbalance. This is treatable with the right exercises.
This playlist of videos would be the right one for you:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
Thanks. Yes I lean on the trolley at the supermarket
Hahahaha! We see people doing it all the time at the supermarket!
Me 2
I'm looking for the link to the exercises
Hit "Show More" in the description and you'll find everything there Jessica!
I can’t find the link for the Knee Recovery Program
Question, regarding regenerative injections, do you require having an existing meniscus & cartilage?
Currently i don't have either.
What kind of supplements to take?
We answer this in Habit #5 of this video. Below is the link to that chapter in the video:
"10 Important Habits To Start When Trying To Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery" [habit 5]
ruclips.net/video/iJKu2AI8CmI/видео.html
Great information! Would chiropractic care be helpful also?
Can you do a video on the long term effects of knee replacement? I have one. My other knee is painful, but, I really don't feel good about replacing.... I just have a bad feeling about it.
We'll put this idea on the list for Dr. David. Thank you so much for the suggestion! It's a good idea!
Sir my knee is already bowed and have to do total knee replacement,can this help ,thank you
Hey Bibi a Ali! There's only 1 way to find out right! 😉
Give this a try and see if your knees get better. What do you have to lose!?
If you get better then you might avoid surgery. If you continue to decline, then you might choose to go for the knee replacement.
Watch this playlist to learn more and get a better plan:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
Work to move in comfort , H2O 2 liters @ day eat right vitamins exercise In comfort ! The best cane I love is called BIG FOOT !
I have Stage III kidney dx. Is 60 oz of water enough?
For kidney problems you definitely need to listen to your doctor and follow water restrictions precisely. You can't live without your kidneys! But you can live without a knee.
Ah thanks sugar, finally got turmeric and awesome within 2 hours, I'm working on all, slowly but surely, steady the course, I will unshy with cane as needed pls keep healthy here's to healthy knees! 🛐😊 I'd read "Feed your bones while you can", oh and those stairs in our bungalow!
Okay I found the link, thanks!
Great! We're glad you found it Jessica!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! As I have written before you give me hope for my and others situations. God bless. Warm thoughts I send your way Raquel 🙋🏻♀️ 🙊 🙈 🙉 🌬 🛌👩🦽🧎♀️🧍♀️🚶♀️🤸🏻♀️💕💕💕💕❄🌨
Awww 🥰 we’re happy to help Raquel! We hope you improve your knee health fast!!!
I get gorgeous "walking sticks" from the U.K. 👣
I'm sorry, you lose me when you recommend supplements for which there is no clinical evidence--including glucosomine and chondroiten, and turmeric--and recommend a supplement that costs $30 a month. It's basically snake oil. And it gets worse when you talk about stem cells--there is NO clinical evidence that these work. I know someone who tried. Maybe someday, but not yet. I'm with you on exercise and PT. I know whereof I speak. I have two bone-on-bone knees (and two arthritic hips, as well as a badly arthritic ankle.) and have been trying to avoid replacements for years, but I finally have scheduled the first one. I WISH this stuff worked, but with the exception of the cane and PT, there just isn't proof. This stuff does not work. If what you're going after is placebo effect, great, but people need to find an orthopedist they can work with and not rely on this information.
Can you please cite your sources for the clinical studies on the items you mentioned: glucosamine chondroiton, turmeric & stem cells? Thanks in advance.
i have stopped all supplements as i found that they are mostly strange additives and lots of junk. i have been making fresh plant medicine that has been helping me. one of the most helpful plants i have used is blooms from the linden tree also known as a bass wood tree this tincture i made from fresh plant has taken the inflammation down enough in my knees that i can squat and get back up! i have learned to make plant medicine from a woman on youtube , i have made meds from like 20 different plants and have had positive results but i use way higher dose than perhaps most humans. it is great, going on 1 and 1/2 years using plants.
Sounds like abortion-related . . . controversial for sure . . .
Hey Pro Life Film! It sounds like you're commenting on the wrong channel! Either you meant to comment on an abortion channel OR you don't agree with the possibility of naturally helping knee problems and avoiding knee replacement surgery.
If it's the latter that you intended, please unsubscribe from our channel (if you haven't already) so we don't come up on RUclips for you.
This information is just not right for some people and that's okay! We hope you find the best information for your needs :-)