I have been doing lots of reading and research about knees and I came to a conclusion that I have Bursitis happening, which is inflammation in the knee that causes a small sac of fluid to swell. This is due to all the constant pressure, compression and twisting of the knee I have been doing lately snowboarding. Looks like I’m going to have to take a couple of weeks off, however, my season is not over! I still have a couple months left! Lots of icing the knee, resting and electric shock / massage therapy. At first I was skeptical of the the electric shock therapy but now I am use to it, I really find it helps with my injuries. I had a back injury early this year with the same thing, my lower muscles in my back were inflamed and irritated and I used the electric shock therapy a few times and it felt like it loosened the muscles up. My new years resolution was to start taking better care of my body but with the activities I do, it doesn’t allow me to take it easy, or at least I don’t want to. Since I am stubborn at times, I now know when to listen to my body and learn to rest and allow myself to be ok with this. It’s hard, don’t get my wrong but patience is a virtue!

This is a photo I found on the net but i have made tons of these. Use dish soap in plastic zip lock bags. I double bag mine.

I do not have this particular electric shock therapy device but it is similar (I think mine might be a knock off) Regardless, all athletes should invest in one.