Do your knees hurt when exercising? You’re not alone. This is a common exercise complaint I’ve seen in my patients. They wonder why this happens and, more importantly, how to avoid it. And, honestly, the causes vary widely. Some people feel pain because their thigh muscles are weak. Others, because their joints don’t have enough…
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…
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…
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) often gets injured in running or contact sports. (1) So, it’s natural for active people with this injury to ask “can you run with a torn ACL?” Well, yes and no. The first factor to look at is the severity of your injury. Generally speaking, you can run with mild…