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Can daily swimming help reduce my knee pain?

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Dr. Neetu Ahluwalia answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: Swimming is an excellent way to condition your body and strengthen muscles that support joints.

Answered 2/18/2013

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It can: This is a good low impact exercise for overall body conditioning.

Answered 9/20/2012

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Possibly: due to less stress on the joint, however I would still exercise the muscles around the knee since swimming doesn't specifically work knee muscles as much as it does your core and chest and back muscles.

Answered 7/20/2014

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