My dad would like to know what his knee/leg pain is?

Question:

Years ago, my dad was at a dance and was actually doing the 'twist' at the time. He was also holding a female in the air with him arms. Well they next day he was in excruiating pain on both legs, on the inside of the legs, just below the knee. Its not actually the knee, it is just below on the inside leg and feels very painfull, tender and like a burning sensation.

Since then, this pain has come back time and time again. My folks are huge rock and rollers and love to dance, but this problem is causing my dad a lot of pain. He is 63 years old. Does anyone know what it could be, or what maybe the twist action did? My only thoughts are because his upper body was fairly stationery when he was dancing (as he was holding the female), so he wasn't necessarily turning with it, could he have twisted something and caused long term damage? Any help, any remedies, any advice much appreciated for my dancing dad! thank you in advance!

Answers:
If your dad was an avid dancer and he over extended himself weight wise then he may be suffering from worn cartiledge or ligament damage. Dancing requires a lot of twisting and moving in order to get movements you're trying to acquire. It takes it's toll on cartiledge areas. If he has Rheumatoid or Osteoperosis then it just makes it that much worse. He should check with a physician. They are the ones with access to the x-ray machines and other technical equipment.

tell him to go to the knee doctor or something, does bone doctors

It would be best if your father saw an orthopedic specialist. They're going to be able to determine what is wrong and what can be done to correct the problem.

May have unknowingly torn that inside ligament. That is sooo hard to heal. Sprains and tears are easily recurring all through life, some never heal properly, if ever.
Have him go to a drug store (Walgreen's has a great selection) and get a knee brace. Wear it as often as he likes to give extra support.
Could have also torn some cartilidge (still not knowing) and until that is taken care of, will add to the "slipping" he doesn't know he is doing and in turn will keep damaging that inside ligament.
Wouldn't be a bad idea to go see an orthopedic surgeon for a looksee and peace of mind.

Best to see a doctor, at his age he should'nt take chances.

My dad would like to know what his knee/leg pain is?

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