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Why do the first few steps
hurt? You get up from the sofa,

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and your knee feels stiff. After a
little while, moving may feel easier.

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This is a pattern you can describe. It
does not, on its own, tell you the cause.

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With knee osteoarthritis, pain
can occur when you begin moving.

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Stiffness after sitting or first
thing in the morning can also be

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part of the picture. But these symptoms
do not prove that you have osteoarthritis.

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How they started, and what the
examination shows, both matter.

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When you stand up, your knee joint
and thigh muscles work together.

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Pain at the front of the knee can also
involve the area around the kneecap.

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Other causes are possible. At your
appointment, show exactly where it hurts,

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rather than simply saying that
your knee is giving you trouble.

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Three questions can help you
prepare. When does the pain begin?

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Where do you feel it? And how does
it change during those first steps?

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Also describe how long the stiffness lasts.
A brief note in your calendar is enough.

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Do not deliberately repeat a
painful movement just to record it.

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If getting up is difficult, choose a
stable seat that you can rise from safely.

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Use the armrests if
available, and take your time.

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A physiotherapist can help you decide
which movements and exercises suit you.

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A suitable plan takes account of
both your strength and your symptoms.

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Symptoms that keep returning,

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persist or get worse should be
assessed by a healthcare professional.

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The same applies if they significantly
limit everyday activities.

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Mention any injury, swelling or
feeling that the knee is unstable.

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These details help guide
the choice of examination.

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Severe pain, marked swelling or a locked
knee need prompt medical assessment.

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This is especially important if
you cannot put weight on the leg,

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or your knee is hot and red and you feel unwell.

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Do not dismiss these changes as ordinary
stiffness when you start moving.

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Remember: when does it begin, where
does it hurt, and how long does it last?

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These three observations turn “my knee is bad in

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the morning” into a useful description.
Together with your healthcare professional,

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you can then decide on
the next appropriate step.

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Crespine Gel. This information
does not replace medical advice.

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Discuss your symptoms and treatment
options with your healthcare professional.