That ouch you get when you squat down, or you walk up the stairs. Your knees just don’t feel like they used to before you were pregnant.
While postpartum knee pain is common, it can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can lead to joint inflammation, causing discomfort in the knees. Secondly, the additional weight carried during pregnancy can put strain on the knees, resulting in pain. Muscle imbalances developed during pregnancy can also contribute to knee discomfort. Some remedy’s to your knee pain include the following:
- Rest and gentle exercise: It is crucial to allow your body to rest and avoid activities that worsen the pain. Engaging in low-impact exercises like walking or swimming can help strengthen the muscles around the knee and promote healing.
- Physical therapy: Consultation with a specialized physical therapist can be highly beneficial. They can provide targeted exercises and stretches to improve knee strength, flexibility, and stability.
- Pain management techniques: Applying ice packs or warm compresses to the affected area can help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. Over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen (if approved by a healthcare professional) may provide temporary relief.
However I want to stress to you that even if you experience knee pain, it doesn’t mean you can’t workout at all. Yes squats and lunges may cause you knee pain, you can still get a good lower body burn without doing them!
That’s what we’re doing in my latest workout video. We’re working our lower body using just our bodyweight and without squats or lunges!
Try it with me right now! All you’ll need is a comfy spot on the ground.