Common causes of knee pain when going up stairs There are many possible causes of knee pain, but if the discomfort kicks in specifically when you’re going up the stairs, then one of the following factors may be at play — at least in part, says Dr. Broach.No matter what may be cont...
If you've been living with the agony of a knee injury for some time now, it's almost a sure thing that you're feeling discouraged, tired, and worn-out. Seemingly simple chores are now impossible - like climbing stairs, getting off the sofa without help, getting into a car or even st...
But by simply bending and straightening your knee for a minute or two before you get up and head to the stairs, it can feel a lot more comfortable. This simple action gives the body time to prepare and for the knee joint to produce the fluid needed to lubricate the joint and allow the...
Those with kneecap pain typically notice an increase in pain when going up or down stairs, when running downhill, or even while sitting. Torn meniscus. The bottom of the femur (thigh bone) and the top of the tibia (shin bone) that come together in the knee joint, are covered by carti...
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It tends to come on when doing stairs (particularly down) or getting in and out of a chair. It also usually improves with quad strengthening exercises. A doctor might suggest a local physiotherapist that can help. Eileen's concerns include what medications should she take, and whether it is...
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The knee pain is progressively becoming worse with her gardening activities and has now affected some of her other activities such as hiking and going up and down stairs. She notes a sense of stiffness on occasion and some pain along the medial joint line. She describes pain at night while ...
207 Walking down stairs loads the patellofemoral compartment and will often exacerbate the pain. As with the classification of ACL injuries, grading of PCL injuries depends on the extent of the tear and the degree of resulting laxity. A grade I PCL sprain involves microscopic partial tearing of...
If you are finding it difficult or painful to get up and down stairs, there are some really simple things you can do to help - check out this article onHow To Beat Knee Pain On Stairs 3. Rest It Right The position that you sit or lie in can have a big impact on knee flexibility...