Knee pain is a prevalent complaint among adults. Whether they hurt their knee when lifting something, during a sports activity, wear and tear overtime, or something else, it will be important that they get it checked out and diagnosed so a proper care plan can be implemented. Those who frequently play sports or engage in activity with jumping or fast pivoting are more likely to have knee pain and issues. Regardless of how the knee pain was caused, either by injury or aging, it can be a painful nuisance that prevents someone from enjoying life to the fullest. 

Tendonitis

Tendons that become inflamed may have been from overuse of the area, especially during activities where someone is jumping, running, or cycling. When the patellar tendon is affected by tendonitis, this is referred to as “jumper’s knee”. This frequently occurs in sports, where the force from coming into contact with the ground after jumping puts stress on the tendon. 

Strains or Sprains

When a knee ligament or muscles get sprained or strained, it is often caused by a rapid twisting or blow to the knee directly. Symptoms include swelling, pain, and trouble walking. 

Osteoarthritis

A leading type of arthritis is called Osteoarthritis. This is a process where cartilage in the joint degenerates, gradually wearing away. Those who are of middle age and over are most affected by this condition. The osteoarthritis may have developed because of too much stress being put on the joint through repeated injuries or being overweight.

Torn Cartilage

Trauma of the knee can result in a tear of the menisci, which are pads of tissue that act as stability enhancers and shock absorbers. Tears of knee cartilage can happen in sprains, and a proper care plan may include wearing a brace when engaging in an activity that could hurt the knee, to prevent further injury.