Knee pain is a common issue among adults, often related to the common wear and tear in the knee joint that gathers from daily activities such as walking, twisting, standing, and lifting. Moreover, it can result from an injury or therapeutic conditions like arthritis, gout, and infections. Athletes, particularly those who run or are involved in sports requiring jumping or fast turning, are also at higher risk for knee pain and related issues. 

At Prime Physio Care Clinic, we offer special knee pain treatment programs for your knee discomfort. We use targeted exercises combined with different manual knee pain therapy techniques to strengthen your knee and increase mobility to relieve pain and inflammation. Our main aim is to help you resume your daily activities without pain.

There are many different causes of knee pain. These may include:

• Acute Wounds or Injuries: Sudden incidents like falls, turns and twists, or sports injuries can harm tendons, ligaments, or the meniscus, which leads to immediate pain, swelling, and instability.
• Overuse Injuries: Repetitive activity like running, jumping, or squatting can cause inflammation in tendons, bursa (fluid-filled sacs near the joint), or patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee).
• Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, the wear and tear of cartilage over time, is a main cause of knee pain, particularly in older adults. Rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease, also aggressively affects the knee joint and can lead to deformity.
• Other Conditions: Obesity, Bursitis (inflammation of the bursa), gout (crystal deposits in the joint), and baker’s cyst (fluid-filled sac behind the knee) can all contribute to knee pain.

Knee pain can appear in various ways, depending on the underlying cause. Following are some common symptoms:

• Pain: This may feel like a dull ache or a quick piercing pain. Location can vary from front, back, side, or inside the knee.
• Stiffness: Difficulty bending or straightening your knee, especially in the morning.
• Swelling: Noticeable puffiness or inflammation around the knee joint.
• Redness: Discolouration of the skin around the knee.
• Instability: Feeling like your knee might buckle or give way.
• Weakness: Trouble putting weight on the affected knee.
• Popping or Clicking Sounds: These may occur during movement and can indicate a meniscus tear or other internal derangement.