What is the best Knee Brace for Knee Pain & injury recovery?
Sudden onset knee pain causes and rehabilitation – You may suddenly experience pain in one or both of your knees and be wondering why this may be. This article hopes to explain some of the common causes of knee pain and what to do about it.
Most knee pain is due to overuse of the knee or sudden impact injuries to the knee area. The knee joint is extremely susceptible to injury because the full weight of the body is applied to it day in and day out. Knee pain is also more common in overweight people due to the increased pressure excess weight causes the knees to hold.
Knee pain may just be due to a strain of the muscles, this means that tissue surrounding the knee joint has found itself in a stretched position that results in pain but not damaged. Recovery from strains injuries require rest until the pain goes away. Do not try to exercise through the pain as you may cause more damage and turn a minor strain into something more serious.
Knee pain can be avoided in future through proper stretching and warming up before exercise and managing exercise activity levels so that activity is gradually introduced over time. Suddenly jumping into a high volume intense exercise regime can cause previously immobile joints and ligaments to sprain easily.
Another common cause of knee pain is anterior pain syndrome. This is pain that occurs around the front of the knee. The causes of the pain are not well understood but rest and icepacks are effective methods to combat this type of knee pain. It is also believed this knee pain may be caused by muscular imbalances caused by a sedentary lifestyle. Bodyweight squats are a good exercise to do once recovered that will strengthen the knee and help you to avoid this type of pain in future.
Another cause of knee pain is known as menisci damage. The menisci are rubber like pads that sit between the upper and lower bones of the leg. When the menisci become damaged it causes painful rubbing between the bones. Operations may be required to repair the menisci.
Finally, another common cause of knee pain is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Is a condition that describes the degradation of the joints resulting in pain. This is most common in the elderly. If you think that your pain is being caused by osteoarthritis, then it is recommended that you speak to your GP.
A list of the best Knee Braces to help ease your pain and improve your injury recovery
Here at NuovaHealth we stock a wide range of Knee Supports and braces designed to provide extra support, compression and protection to your knee joint to ease your pain and speed up and improve your injury recovery. All of our braces have been vigorously and are recommended by health professionals to help with a wide range of knee injuries and conditions including Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries, Meniscus tears, Meniscitis (cartilage injury), Osgood Schlatter disease, Chondromalacia, Patellar tendonitis, Sprains, Strains, Arthritis and Gout.
1. Hinged ACL Knee Brace – Only £15.49
First on our list is this Hinged ACL knee brace by KneeReviver™. This hinged Knee brace has an array of features that have been specially designed to help better support and protect your knee joint and prevent further damage whilst your knee is recovering and will help to quickly and effectively ease your pain.
- For both Men & Women
- Available in a range of different sizes including PLUS SIZES
- Highly rated and reviewed by customers as one the best and most effective braces to buy
- Features 2 side stabilizer metal hinges that immobilize and hold your knee joint in the correct position and prevent movement which could cause further injury
- Provides soothing compression to help ease aches and pains and speed up recovery by stimulating your muscles in and around your knee to help increase circulation of fresh oxygenated blood to speed up the natural healing process
- Made from breathable moisture wicking Neoprene that keeps your leg fresh, dry and comfortable
- Inbuilt silicone gel kneecap improves patella tracking and function and protects your kneecap from shock and impacts
2. Running Sports Knee Support Brace- Only £14.99
This Running Sports Knee Support Brace is equipped with a range of different features to help better support, protect and ease injured knees. Featuring metal spring side stabilizers this knee brace will help to hold your knee joint in the correct position and prevent twisting and turning of key ligaments such as the Anterior Cruciate Ligament to prevent damage and further injury to your injured and weakened knee joint. This knee brace also provides soothing compression to help ease pain and stimulate blood flow to damaged tissue to help speed up injury recovery.
- For both Men & Women
- One size fits most
- Features specially designed side stabilizers that keep your knee joint supported in the correct position to avoid excessive twisting and turning of your knee to prevent damage
- Made from lightweight materials with antibacterial and moisture wicking properties and features breathable holes to help better circulate air to keep your leg dry, sweat free and prevent fungal and bacteria build up
- Gel kneecap cups around your patella tendon and improve patella tracking and protects your knee joint from shock and impacts
- Soothing compression targets pain and reduces inflammation, swelling and stiffness
- Ideal for sports professionals and athletes
3. Knee Strap Stabilizer Sleeve Brace – Only £11.99
Featuring specially designed dual straps that wrap securely around your knee this knee brace will provide is designed to provide a custom level of support and compression to the ligaments and tendons within your knee joint. Lightweight and breathable this brace is the perfect choice for wearing whilst running exercising and playing sports to give yourself extra support and protection against injury.
- For both Men & Women
- Available in sizes Small, Medium, Large & Extra Large
- Dual straps wrap around your knee allowing you to adjust the level of support, compression and the fitting of the brace
- Lightweight, breathable and non-bulky makes this brace perfect for providing support and protection to your knee whilst exercising and playing sports
- Helps improve knee function and prevent excessive pressure and movement from spraining and straining your knee joint protecting you from injury
- Provides soothing compression that targets pain deep within your knee joint and helps reduce inflammation and swelling and improve mobility
4. 2x Compression Knee Support Sleeves – Only £11.99
This pair of Compression Knee Support sleeves are highly recommended for people suffering from Arthritis and general knee aches and pain. These knee sleeves provide excellent compression that targets pain deep with your knee joint. The compression is also designed to help reduce inflammation and swelling and prevent muscle fatigue and stiffness. These Knee sleeves are a must wear for any athlete or sports professional and can be worn in combination with the ACL knee brace listed above for the best possible support and protection!
- For both Men & Women
- Available in sizes Small, Medium, Large & Extra Large
- Provides targeted soothing compression that helps ease aches and pains, reduce inflammation and swelling and stops muscle fatigue and stiffness
- Stabilizes your knee joint and prevent shocks and pressure from causing injury and wear and tear
- Lightweight, breathable and made from moisture wicking and antibacterial fabric to keep your knees feeling fresh and comfortable
- Feature anti slip silicone strips that hold the knee sleeves in place and prevents them from falling down even during vigorous exercise
5. Adjustable Compression Knee support Brace – Only £12.99
This adjustable Compression Knee Support Brace has been designed to protect, support, compress and ease your weakened and injured knee. Made from high quality lightweight, breathable materials this knee brace is an ideal choice for wearing whilst playing sports, running and exercising. It can also be worn to help improve post-op and injury recovery by speeding up the natural healing process of injured ligaments and tendons by boosting blood flow to your knee and reducing inflammation and swelling.
- For both Men & Women
- Available in sizes Small, Medium, Large & Extra Large
- Provides fast, effective & deep targeting pain relief
- Adjustable knee wraps allow you to easily adjust the level of compression and the fit of the knee brace to suit your exact requirements
- Compression helps soothe aches and pain and reduce inflammation, swelling and provide fresh oxygenated blood to the supporting muscles in your knee to help reduce stiffness and fatigue and promote healing
- Silicone gel kneecap helps soothes and protects your patella tendon and kneecap from impacts and shock
- Features side stabilizer splints that hold your knee joint in the correct position and prevents movement which can cause sprains and strains
- Made from lightweight durable materials with moisture wicking and antibacterial properties to protect against the growth of bacteria and keep your knees feeling fresher for longer
- Ideal for running, sports and exercise to help protect your knee from injury