Cartilage Injuries

Glucosamine Chondroitin For Knee Pain | Does It Work? How?

About 45% of adults over 65 suffer from knee joint pain. Among them, 3 out of 5 take at least one dietary supplement for joint pain relief. One of the most popular is glucosamine chondroitin for knee pain and other joint issues. (1, 2) However, their effectiveness for knee pain is still a debated topic…

How A Diagnosis of Knee Osteoarthritis is Made | 4 Key Factors

Doctors need to do 3 things to make the diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis – know your medical history, perform a physical examination, and request imaging tests. (1) Some people may have to do some type of laboratory testing, too. This is to rule out other conditions that require a different treatment plan. (1) And as…

What Causes Osteoarthritis In The Knee? | Two Major Causes And Treatments

Knee wear and tear affects more than 25% of people over 18 years old, making it the most common type of degenerative joint disease. (1) But, what causes osteoarthritis in the knee in the first place? Well, two things can cause this – plain ol’ aging, or a previous condition that accelerates the cartilage loss.…

What Causes Knee Swelling? 9 Reasons And Their Solutions

Knee inflammation (aka knee effusion) is often your body’s attempt to heal an injury. But, other times, it can be a sign of something more serious. So, it’s essential to know what causes knee swelling in the first place. That way, you’ll be able to treat it appropriately. Below, I’ll explain 9 common reasons behind…

What Causes Stiff Knees? 9 Reasons, Their Telltale Signs, And Treatments

Most of us have felt knee tightness at one point or another. But, what causes stiff knees in the first place? There are at least 9 common conditions that cause knee stiffness. They range from something as harmless as lack of movement, to challenging conditions like arthrofibrosis. But don’t worry – by the end of…

Pain on the Outside of the Knee When Kneeling | 7 Potential Causes

There are many causes for general knee pain – knee osteoarthritis, meniscus, ligament tears… But what about pain on the outside of your knee when kneeling? There are at least 7 reasons for pain on the outside of the knee. The most common ones include iliotibial band syndrome, bursitis, or a tear in the meniscus…

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