Episode 16: Knee Pain

**Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT Debunks the most common myths about “You NEED a Knee Replacement.” **There is one common reason why you still have knee pain after surgery. (1:00): Can you do anything for me if my knee is “bone-on-bone?” Myth DEBUNKED. (2:45): Sometimes one knee hurts more than the other, but the one that hurts less actually LOOKS worse on the Xray. So, is the bone-on-bone actually causing the pain? (5:20): The pain response to knee pain is actually coming from the soft tissues AROUND the knee. (7:20): Quad muscles help to support the front of the knee, but the gluteus muscles are very important to support the whole knee - 360 degrees. (9:40): If you can get your knee into complete extension and hyperextension, you likely do NOT need a knee replacement. (10:30): When the knee is slightly bent, you cannot activate the gluteus muscles - which are the main stabilizers! (12:40): Debunking the thought that “bad knees” is genetic! (13:30): We typically mirror our parents posture and mannerisms. (14:50): Popping and grinding of the knee is called Crepitus - this does not mean you have to have a knee replacement! The crepitus is not the bone grinding. (16:25): Torn Meniscus - does this require surgery? NOT always!! (17:20): If your knee is not locking and you can get full knee extension - you may NOT need surgery for the meniscus! (18:30): Meniscus repair versus Menisectomy… (19:00): A Traumatic tear versus chronic tear - this also matters! (20:35): Physical therapy is important after ANY surgery - no matter the extent! You need to get the quadriceps and gluteus muscles working again!! (22:00): If you’re still having pain after surgery it is likely because you have not gotten full knee extension and you have not reactivated the butt muscles!! Join us on social media - Facebook: @bermanwellness , @physicaltherapynaples Instagram: @berman_wellness, @bermanphysicaltherapy Email us - [email protected] [email protected] Check out our website - www.bermanpt.com www.bermanpt.com/wellness Check Us Out On Social Media - Facebook: @bermanhealthclub , @physicaltherapynaples, @Berman Golf Instagram: @bermanhealthclub, @bermanphysicaltherapy , @Berman Golf Youtube: Berman Golf, Berman Physical Therapy TikTok: Bermangolf, bermanhealthclub Email us - [email protected] [email protected] Check out our website - www.bermanpt.com www.bermanhealthclub.com www.bermangolf.com