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Do you still get tightness in knee after tkr, after working all day?

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Yes I do stretches daily. I have had xrays and MRI and everything is seated properly.
My body seems to be taking its time for this process.
Thanks.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | 3 days ago

Thanks Cyndi. You've done all you can do.

You did mention the tightness/stiffness is worse at the end of the day. One thing to consider, footwear.

I have a very bad lower back and the high arches in my feet don't help. I have been wearing these inserts for about two years (bought them on a cruise, of all places....):
https://www.goodfeet.com/
If you haven't looked into this, it may be worth a glance.

Other ideas are pain relieving gels. My favorite menthol gel/spray/roll-on is BioFreeze Professional. No drugs, just menthol.

Voltaren is an OTC gel containing the NSAID diclofenac. I've tried this and found BioFreeze gave better, and faster, results. And diclofenac as a pill requires an Rx. So take a look at the side effects of the gel before making a decision.

Hope this helps and I hope you get some relief!

Joe

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