My knees sometimes lock, could it be serious?

Question:

When i was little my knees used to lock closed if i put pressure on them, and i wouldn't be able to bend my knee again until it 'unlocked'. It hasn't done it in a long time, but has started to ache, and almost did it the other day. Just lately i haven't been able to put any presure on it in case it goes. I've never really known what it could be and i don't play sports/work out or anything. I've always walked alot, but i'm only 19. Any ideas what it could be?

Answers:
You could've over stretched the tendons and ligaments and now the patella (knee cap) is "falling" out of place and causing the knee to lock up. I'd have it checked out.

PS: I hope you're not walking/running "alot" on hard pavement.

Other Answers:
Yes I agree with the other answerer here and further to it the "slop" or lack of tension in your joint and constant locking can cause meniscus or cartillage tears which can float around causing instability and lock ups as well as pain.

Worth having it checked out. Not a big problem to fix, keyhole day surgery to clean out any tears and some physiotherapy to strengthen and correct. Estimated amount of time out of action is from 4-6 weeks up to 12 weeks depending on well you look after it.

Should you go this path then when you are in recovery Glucosamine Sulphate with MSM is great for speeding the whole thing up.

Hope this helps.

Craig - Naturopath

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