ARE YOU AWARE OF WHY YOUR KNEE IS PAINING?
Your knee joint works like a hinge with limited motions. It consists of the Femur on the upper side, the Tibia on the lower side, and the Patella, which acts as a cap over the joint. It has ligaments that connect one bone to another which ultimately helps in maintaining stability of the joint.
How do I know if I have Knee Pain?
Depending on the cause and location, knee pain can present with a variety of signs and symptoms, however, some typical ones include:
- Swelling
- Limited movements
- Popping or crunching noises
- Weakness or instability
- Redness
Did you know?
You can get knee pain if you are too active ..... or too inactive!
Take this Oxford Knee Score assessment to know more about your knee pain.
How do I know what kind of Knee Pain I have?
If you have reached this part of the blog, it means you have some kind of knee pain to deal with. Knowing various types of knee pain is crucial to figuring out what's causing it. Knee pain can be divided into 3 categories :
Acute Pain Overuse injuries Chronic Pain
is a sudden pain lead to pain due to is a long-standing pain
due to an injury to repeated pressure on due to underlying
to bones or the joints. This could be problems. The most
ligament attributed to activities common example of
like skiing, jumping, or jogging. this is Osteoarthritis.
Did you know?
Osteoarthritis affects women more than men.
Tell me more about Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is ' joint inflammation'. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is a degenerative or 'wear and tear' joint disease. Usually, the hands, knees, and hips are affected. The aging population is typically the one who experiences it because of the ongoing joint wear and tear.
The deterioration of joint cartilage is the first sign of osteoarthritis. The bone ends may enlarge and develop bony growths. These bony growths and bone fragments may restrict joint motion.
Could I be having Osteoarthritis?
Some risk factors associated with osteoarthritis include:
- Heredity
- Excess weight
- Injury or overuse
How do I treat Osteoarthritis?
After diagnosing osteoarthritis, your doctor will decide on the mode of your treatment. It will depend on your age, symptoms and overall health.
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