Phase 1

This is the toughest phase to be in. 

Your knee arthritis problem is something you think about nearly every day. Desperation sets in for many people here. Even though you don’t want to take pain medication you might end up trying it in hopes of getting some relief from the pain. 

The biggest problem in Phase 1 is identifying the handful of things you’re doing that are aggravating your knee joint. These are the things you can control.

Often it’s that you may be forcing yourself through painful exercises like walking, using a bicycle, or even exercises given to you by a healthcare professional who isn’t trained to help you avoid surgery because they specialize in helping people during or after surgery.