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Has anyone had a tight band feeling after total knee replacement?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 11, 2024 | Replies (811)Comment receiving replies
Hi @janicemmccarthy, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion called "Has anyone had a tight band feeling after total knee replacement?" I did this so you can meet other members who are talking about this same issues weeks, month, and, like you, even years after a total knee replacement.
Click VIEW & REPLY to see past responses and learn more about @artscaping @contentandwell @johnbishop @lilypaws @tennisgolf @ellenka @sweede536 and many others. They may have some thoughts on your questions about the use of collagen pills. And for pain alternatives to ibuprofen or tylenol.
You may also be interested in these discussions:
- Swelling and stiffness, 3 years after total knee replacement https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/swelling-and-stiffness-3-years-after-total-knee-replacement/
- Night Pain: Using a knee wedge after total knee replacement? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/using-a-knee-wedge-after-total-knee-replacement/
Janice, have you tried using a pillow between your legs for sleeping? How is your activity level and range of motion during the day?
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Good morning @janicemmccarty, @colleenyoung, I have read your messages and replies to your requests for help with the IT band syndrome. I did not take collagen pills after my TKR although I did read about others who found them helpful. My rehab took 1 year as proscribed and monitored by my orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. I did the rest including that darn stationary bike for what seemed like a long time.
Some time ago I posted a discussion about knee replacements.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-can-you-do-to-extend-the-life-of-your-tkr-and-mobility/
My guiding words would be what my surgeon asked me......."do you want this TKR to last a lifetime of only 5 years?" If you want it to last then you need to take your time with rehab. Since fascia actually wraps itself around the IT band........when it gets stuck, the fascia gets restrictive and layered and then causes pain. The best provider to release the layers is someone trained in MFR and holds an expert level Myofascial Release Therapy certification. It is not massage but is a hands-on release of the pain. Some know that in order to release restrictions you have to physically move them and that can be a few seconds of "ouch" and then relief.
Here are some links to information about fascia.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
https://myofascialrelease.com/
You can even visit Sedona for intensive MFR treatment or schedule sessions with an expert level MFR therapist. In fact, I am on my way there in just a few moments. I still go every week, to make sure I can walk my 2 miles almost every day.
I wish you the best. Don't hesitate to jump on Connect and let us know what is going on for you. I am happy to try my best at research.....my own story I now know by heart.
You may also find this video helpful to see and understand what is happening under the skin.
Be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris
I have the same tight band feeling plus intense burning,stiffness, aching is 24/7. Been to 3 Dr. They all said never heard of it after TKR I don't believe them. I'm not imagining this who would want to?
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I walk about 30 minutes a day and stationary bike for 20 minutes. I also do stretching and use a pillow between my knees at night. My range is 120. The nights are the hardest.