Frequently Asked Questions On Knee Pain

Knee pain is mostly due to twisting injuries to the knee: ACL, meniscus, or ligament injuries.

Overuse knee injuries may occur with repetitive activities or repeated or prolonged pressure on the knee. Activities like stair climbing, bicycle riding, jogging, or jumping stress the joints and other tissues and can lead to irritation and inflammation.

Treatment for a knee pain or injury include first aid measures in case of injuries, rest, bracing, physical therapy, medicine, and in extreme cases surgery.

Runner’s knee a combination of several specific disorders, including iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome) and patellafemoral pain syndrome. Runner’s knee is common among runners and may affect any athlete who participates in high impact activities that include a lot of knee bending such as walking, biking, and jumping. It usually causes aching pain around the knee cap.