No more letting knee pain win. Follow these dos and don'ts from itBandz to fight back and reclaim your health and life!
Don't overload on rest
While rest may seem like your best option to combat knee pain, too much of it can actually weaken your muscles which can exasperate joint pain. Talk with your doctor about an exercise program you can stick with that is safe on your knees.Don't let knee pain slow you down from running or living the life you want to live. Wear itBandz knee braces and head out with confidence and without knee pain!
Do maintain a healthy weight
Stay at a healthy weight to ward off knee pain. For every extra pound you have an extra 4 pounds of pressure on your knees as you walk around or go up and down the stairs. Small changes in weight can make a HUGE difference in eliminating knee pain!Don't wear the wrong shoes
If you are wearing shoes constantly that do not provide proper support, you could be doing some serious damage to your knees. Instead, invest in some shoes with cushioned insoles to reduce stress on your knees.Do work your inner thighs
When your inner thigh muscles (hip abductor muscles) are strong, they help to absorb stress while you walk so you aren't putting added stress on your knees. One easy way to start: squeeze your knees together whenever you're sitting down.