Why do I have a lot of pain and stiffness in my knee while crouching and kneeling?

This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am looking for advice on knee support. I had a meniscectomy ten years ago and worked as a roofer. I now have a lot of pain and stiffness in my knee, which is crouching and kneeling all day with work. I am struggling to stand back up after crouching for periods with work.

Answered by Ranjeet Singha

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Mr. Ranjeet Singha is a Physiotherapist. He is skilled in assessing and managing musculoskeletal, neurological, and sports-related conditions. He is experienced in designing personalized rehabilitation programs, pain management techniques, manual therapy, exercise therapy, post-surgical recovery, and injury prevention. He also provides guidance on improving mobility, strength, and overall functional fitness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

As per the information provided by you, it seems that you might have developed osteoarthritis of the knee. Some of the clinical features are pain, stiffness, and swelling. I would suggest you avoid any activity related to your occupation of roofing as it will aggravate your condition. Kindly start to use a knee brace to prevent any further stress on the knee. Start doing knee strengthening exercises. You can see a lot of them online. For pain and stiffness, I would suggest you apply any analgesic pain gel over the area and cover it with a hot water bag for 10-15 minutes. Avoid cross-leg, sitting, squatting, prolonged standing and walking and running, and stair climbing. Also, I would suggest meeting an orthopedic or physiotherapist to do your knee examination and also tell them to prescribe an x-ray for your knee joint.

Answered by Ranjeet Singha
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At July 18, 2020
Reviewed At July 1, 2023

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Mr. Ranjeet Singha is a Physiotherapist. He is skilled in assessing and managing musculoskeletal, neurological, and sports-related conditions. He is experienced in designing personalized rehabilitation programs, pain management techniques, manual therapy, exercise therapy, post-surgical recovery, and injury prevention. He also provides guidance on improving mobility, strength, and overall functional fitness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Mr. Ranjeet Singha is a Physiotherapist. He is skilled in assessing and managing musculoskeletal, neurological, and sports-related conditions. He is experienced in designing personalized rehabilitation programs, pain management techniques, manual therapy, exercise therapy, post-surgical recovery, and injury prevention. He also provides guidance on improving mobility, strength, and overall functional fitness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Listen to related tracks in our music library

Read answers about:

knee stiffnessknee pain

Ask your health query to a Wellness Expert online

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.