Review on Relieve Knee Pain With CAMBIVO'S 2-Pack Knee Braces - Compression Sleeve For Men And Women - Perfect For Running, Weightlifting, ACL Tears, And Arthritis by Sarah Abarca

I have two bad knees—one that required a complete patella reconstruction, including removal of a significant portion of the patella many years ago, after being hit head-on by a drunk driver. Just recently, and quite suddenly, I started to experience severe knee pain from my other knee. The orthopedist diagnosed it as severe arthritis, perhaps/probably requiring a knee replacement, which might be the only useful option.Over the years I’ve tried many straps and elastic braces, none of which helped very much.The strap I’m reviewing is different. Bear in mind I had very low expectations regarding a knee brace or strap. While nothing is going to completely alleviate my sometimes excruciating pain (other than a knee replacement), this elastic device helps my arthritic knee significantly. Without it, I cannot take more than a few steps without experiencing severe pain. With this device, I can usually walk for 15-20 minutes non-stop with only moderate discomfort. While that may not sound like much, in my present condition, believe me, it means a great deal. And since elective surgery will be out of the question for months, and since Advil and other NSAIDS do very little for the pain, I’m very glad I ordered this strap.Some of the reviews of this strap make me wonder about the intelligence of some of the reviewers. If the strap is too tight or too loose, don’t complain, because obviously you didn’t measure accurately and ordered the wrong size. Keep in mind this item is just an elastic piece of fabric meant to add some, but not a tremendous amount of stability. If you want the maximum amount of added stability, you should watch the film Mad Max and find something along the lines of the knee brace Mel Gibson is wearing. There is only so much help a fabric brace can offer; and the one under review is about as good a product as you’re going to find.in my opinion, based on experience trying other straps over the years.Make sure you measure your calf very carefully, and order the correct size. Otherwise, it either won’t fit over over your leg, and/or it won’t help. I’m five ten and about 230 pounds, and the extra large fits me properly, with just the right amount of support. This strap is very inexpensive and definitely worth a shot, in my opinion. I’ll probably order two more, just in case.