Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Knock Knee Blog Introduction

Knock Knee is a condition that so many people suffer from especially in terms of appearance but yet there is very little information online on how to treat it.

This blog will try to summarize all the information out there that could help someone with knock knee.

In the mean time, read up on what wikipedia says about the condition - Wikipedia Knock Knee.

In terms of potential treatments, it seem that Yoga and Rolfing does show some promise in that area. We will try to share links and articles on those recommendations.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Recommended exercises to cure Knock knees

Check out these this link on some recommended exercises to cure knock knees. Check it out here- Livestrong Knock Knees. There are several related articles on this page on different recommended exercises which also includes some yoga poses as we previously discussed.

Here are some videos covering some of those popular exercise recommendations.

Coming soon...

Discussion on how Yoga cures Knock Knees

If you are looking for some insights on how to treat your knock knee, yoga seem to present some hope in that area.

The following link goes into details on this topic - Once you read the link comeback and check out some associated videos. - Yoga for Knock Knees.

Here are some exerts from that page.
  • Virabhadra asana I or the Warrior Pose I – This asana or pose focus and targets your neck, shoulders, lungs, chest, stomach, groin, thighs, knees, calves and ankles stretching and strengthening them. It is considered beneficial in treating knock knees and sciatica.
  • Virabhadra asana II or the Warrior Pose II - This asana or pose helps to strengthen and stretch the chest, lungs, shoulders, groin, legs, knees and ankles. It also increases your stamina and stimulates your stomach muscles. Helps to treat back pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, knock knees, flat feet, osteoporosis, infertility and sciatica.
Other yoga asanas or postures those are beneficial for your knees are as mentioned below:
  • Shavasana or the Corpse Pose – This helps to fully relax your body and brings about a sense of calm and peace. It helps to rejuvenate your body and relaxes it completely after the yoga asanas or poses.
  • Pavanmuktasana or the Wind Relieving Pose – this asana or pose as the name suggests helps to get rid of excess gas in your body. But along with that it also helps to exercise your knees.
  • Trikonasana or the Triangle Pose – This asana or pose stretches and strengthens your leg muscles and knees. It relieves the tension from your muscles and is helpful in improving the condition of knock knees.
  • Salabhasana or the Locust Pose – This asana or pose works mainly on the lower part of your body. It also helps to strengthen your legs and tone them and relieves stress as well. This does seem like a very easy posture but it is not as easy as it looks. It will greatly improve your posture as well.

Here are some videos to demonstrate how to do these moves

Virabhadra asana I or the Warrior Pose I




Virabhadra asana II or the Warrior Pose II



Shavasana or the Corpse Pose



Pavanmuktasana or the Wind Relieving Pose



Trikonasana or the Triangle Pose



Salabhasana or the Locust Pose



This overall post should give you a good start to correcting your knock knee condition. Please share with others