Causes of Knee Pain

Others include but are not limited to:

• Overuse of the knee which tears the ligaments or ligaments, or strains the muscles surrounding the joint
• Osteoarthritis in which the cartilage in the knee is worn or torn leading to inflammation and pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis causing joint inflammation
• Patellofemoral pain due to a kneecap that is not operating smoothly
• Meniscus tear
• Tears in the ligament or tendon
• Other injuries like a dislocated kneecap
• Bursitis
• Gout.

It’s amazing that everyone isn't walking around with painful knees when you consider how many conditions can cause pain. Usually the knees hurt because of osteoarthritis which is a common condition that develops as people age.

Knee pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many causes of knee pain. It is important again to find out what is the cause of your symptoms, so that appropriate treatment can be directed at that cause.

Pain in one or both knees can force you to walk oddly which can lead to even more problems like hip pain. The pain can limit your activities and keep you awake at night too, making life generally miserable. Knee pain that persists or is accompanied by swelling should be checked by a doctor.

• Applying a heating pad for pain or an ice pack to reduce swelling
• Exercising to strengthen ligaments that support the knee
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Cortisone injections by a doctor
• Resting the knee to allow tissue tears to heal

Understanding what is causing your knee pain must be understood in the context of the pain. How old are you? Was there a traumatic event? Where is the pain located? Did the symptoms develop immediately or over time?

Once these questions are answered, you can begin to investigate the symptoms. Putting the symptoms together with the history often leads to a diagnosis.

Of course, in some cases surgery is necessary when damage is extensive or pain can't be controlled. The knees are one of the parts of the body most likely to experience pain. They are weight bearing joints and carry most of the body’s weight throughout a lifetime.

With so many causes of knee pain, it's important to let a doctor know when you feel pain. Pain is how the body lets us know something is wrong.

You want to protect your knees from deterioration as much as possible so they can do their job of supporting and moving the body without pain.









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