🦵 What is Knee Pain?

Knee pain is discomfort or aching in or around the knee joint, caused by injuries, medical conditions, or wear-and-tear. It may be short-term or chronic.

🔎 Common Causes of Knee Pain

• Injuries:

  • Ligament sprains or tears (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL)

  • Meniscus tears

  • Tendonitis, bursitis

  • Fractures

• Medical Conditions:

  • Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)

  • Gout

  • Infections (septic arthritis)

• Overuse or Repetitive Stress: Running, jumping, prolonged standing

• Age-related wear and tear: Natural joint degeneration

• Obesity: Extra stress on knee joints

• Other conditions: Baker’s cyst, Osgood-Schlatter disease

⚠️ Symptoms

• Pain (front, back, or sides of knee)

• Swelling and stiffness

• Decreased range of motion

• Popping or clicking sounds

• Instability or knee “giving way”

• Pain worsening with activity or at night

🩺 When to Seek Medical Advice

• Severe pain after injury

• Inability to bear weight

• Visible deformity or displacement

• Sudden swelling, redness, or warmth

• Fever with knee pain

• Persistent pain not improving with home care

💊 Treatment Options

• Home Care:

  • RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

  • Over-the-counter pain relievers

  • Gentle stretching

• Physical Therapy: Strengthening and flexibility exercises

• Medications: Pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, injections

• Assistive Devices: Knee braces, crutches, cane

• Surgery: For ligament repair, cartilage damage, or joint replacement

✅ Prevention Tips

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Warm up before exercise, stretch regularly

• Strengthen muscles around the knee

• Use proper footwear and sports techniques

• Avoid overuse and activities that cause pain