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Has anyone had a tight band feeling after total knee replacement?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 11 6:49pm | Replies (811)Comment receiving replies
Im 6 weeks tomorrow TKR someone told me to but some cream to rub over the scar to help it geel more and fad, is that advisable. I don't see my consultant until 13th July I'm using moisturiser to help soften the skin. (I'm in the uk) my knee is still very tight and stiff at times. We appear to do thing different here I haven't seen my physio yes not until 7th July I was given exercises to do, quite basic.
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You’re only 6 wks post which is very early in the process! Check with ur Dr re putting cream over scar. I’m 14 mths post tkr & it always feels very tight but no pain. I’m not sure if this will ever go completely.
Good luck - give it time, do ur PT & home exercises.
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You are very early in recovery so stiffness and tightness is pretty normal. Do your exercises every day to help reduce scar tissue and improve mobility. I am still using a CBD cream on my knee for pain at night. Massage and icing help as well to reduce swelling. Saw massage therapist this week and he did myofascial release, cupping, extracorporeal pulse activation technology (like mini jack hammer), and put on roc tape to stay on for a few days. I honestly feel less pain now. Not sure how many visits I will need, but a few I think. Health insurance doesn’t pay but I don’t care if it works. Just be patient as it may take longer than you think.