Knee issues

[M-technik-3]

my right knee is loosing cartilage around me knee seems to be long time of year as I was a runner and my service job had me on my feet doing leg work.

I stand alot at my three CNC machines at work and have a stool I use and a knee brace now to prevent movement.

I have tried heat and ice routines and elevate it when possible but not sure how to slow it. I am active and I love to hike walk and cycle. It's impacting it and I have gained 7 pounds this year, First time I have been over 200 lbs on average for any length of time. Minus career change or surgery any other options

[chassis]

Sit at the machines.

Lose weight.

Office job at the same employer.

[Ohio Enthusiast]

Strengthening the quads and hamstrings (especially if there is a big imbalance between the two). Stretching the hamstrings could also help. A standing mat if you stand at one spot a lot.

[M-technik-3]

Originally Posted by chassis

Sit at the machines.

Lose weight.

Office job at the same employer.

Loosing weight has been goal but loss of mobility without pain is a major factor. Not able to jump on my road bike and ride for hour or two without coming home in major pain. CBD has helped but it's expensive at legal weed shops for quality product vs gas station rubbish.

Office Job is not for me I'd loose it. Used to have one and hated it. I made an appointment with VA as I use them for my health care since I cant get a Tricare Prime Doctor near me. It's next week and most likely I will hear the same things. The weight gain comes with age and loss of mobility. Maybe I can join the Y so I can do some swimming.

[chassis]

Swimming is a good low impact activity. I swam 900yds today, first pool session of the season.

Include diet in the weight loss program, combined with exercise. Portion control is the main thing, food quality is important and secondary to weight loss. Target a "healthy range" BMI.

[e61it]

Good ortho docs will tell you that you'll know when it's time to consider a new knee to make life bearable. Hope it gets better for you.

[John in VA]

Weight loss & quad/ham balance are good approaches.
Depending on how much cartilage/joint space loss there is you might be a candidate for HA/rooster comb injections.