By Thomas Kindl, MD
Pain Management, Blanchard Valley Pain Management
Frequent knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults. While living an active lifestyle is one of the best things you can do for your joints, it can commonly result in injury. Common problems related to knee pain include sprained ligaments, meniscus tears, tendinitis, runner’s knee, bursitis, osteoarthritis, and excess weight.
Common symptoms of knee pain include:
- Pain when using the stairs
- Swelling in one or more joints
- Difficulty bearing weight on the knee
- Recurring pain or tenderness
- Inability to move a joint normally
Over 32 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, a form of “wear and tear” arthritis that is the leading cause of knee pain in individuals over the age of 50.
