We see so many patients every week who are struggling with knee pain and we understand how hard it can be.
It's a very life-limiting type of pain perhaps leaving you unable to go for your morning walk or pick up your shopping because the pain is too much to handle.
But sometimes understanding the cause of your knee pain can be the key to finding relief and there are many causes of knee pain!
In this blog, we’re going to explore the 3 most common causes of knee pain, what it means for you, and how to become knee pain-free once again and enjoy your favorite activities like walking the dog, looking after the grandchildren or getting out into the spring sunshine for some gardening!
The Top 3 Common Causes Of Knee Pain
#1 Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the extremely common causes of knee pain among the over-50’s population and it’s the most common type of arthritis in the United States.
This condition affects your joints and often the symptoms can include stiffness, swelling, and sometimes pain.
A combination of these three symptoms can make it difficult for people to climb stairs, get in and out of chairs or even walk around.
Anyone can get osteoarthritis and it isn’t as scary as it sounds. It can be managed with an exercise program or weight control if you are affected by excess weight putting pressure on already painful joints.
#2 An Overuse Injury
An overuse injury simply means that the joint that is hurting has been carrying out the same action for a long period of time.
An example of a physical activity that could cause an overuse injury in your knee is bending down to pick things up.
An injury like this can cause pain in the front of your knee or deep behind the kneecap which worsens when you repeat the action, walk, run, or climb steps.
Overuse injuries are best treated with a combination of physical therapy and gentle exercises that assist with healing and aren’t going to make your existing injury worse.
But ceasing activity altogether isn't the answer to this injury! Keeping mobile with gentle movement is the best way to strengthen the knee and make a full recovery.
With the right methods, you’ll be able to get back to your morning runs or your evening walks with your dog without any pain!
#3 Incorrect Foot Positioning
Did you know that your feet are one of the most common causes of knee pain?
If your feet aren’t in the correct position when you walk, you could be causing imbalances in your muscles, making weaker muscles work harder than they should.
This puts excess pressure on your joints as your muscles try and keep your body aligned while you walk, run, or stand for long periods of time.
These stressed muscles will begin to become painful and can be the root cause of your knee pain, this might be why your pain and discomfort keep coming back after a brief period of relief.
Orthotics are the natural solution to correcting your foot positioning.
A specially designed insole that fits in your shoes helps distribute your weight better and gently nudges your feet into the right position, plus they’re so comfortable, you don’t even notice you’re wearing them!
If you spend time doing low-impact exercises and have continued use of orthotics, you could see positive changes like being able to stand for longer without pain and walk distances without tiring so easily.
So it really is possible to get back to the activities you love without making a knee injury worse or slowing down your recovery time!
Take The First Step To Becoming Knee Pain-Free With Our Free Assessment!
Right now at FYZICAL, we're offering a free knee pain assessment to anyone who wants to end their knee pain for good and get back to enjoying their daily activities knee-pain-free!
We understand it can sometimes be daunting to take your health into your own hands and seek help, but that's why we're here! We'll support you through every step of the process and make sure your worries are put at ease.
During your free knee pain assessment you'll be able to talk to a physical therapy expert, ask all of your questions and we'll be able to get to the root cause of your knee pain!
If your knee pain has gone on too long and you're ready for some answers call our Waukesha clinic at 62-349-9297 to arrange your free knee pain assessment.
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