Injuries

Knee Feels Tight When Bending | 7 Causes And Treatments

There are several reasons why your knee feels tight when bending. However, most of them are benign and you may be able to solve them at home. More often than not, having a stiff knee is your body’s way of asking you for more movement, like in the case of a moviegoer’s knee. But, depending…

How Long Does Bursitis In The Knee Last?

The majority of knee bursitis cases are mild. Most get better on their own, but the knee pain can be frustrating. So, how long does bursitis in the knee last? Your inflamed bursa may get better after 10 days or it may need several weeks. The duration of the condition varies depending on factors such…

What Is A Sprained Knee? | The Complete Guide To Knee Sprains

We’ve all heard about sprained joints. You may even have had a sprain already – I had two on my left ankle. But, what is a sprained knee, exactly? Well, a knee sprain occurs when any of the four knee ligaments overstretch. Sprained knees account for 40% of all knee injuries. Some can improve at…

What Does Bursitis In The Knee Feel Like? | Symptoms of The 3 Most Common Types

Bursitis is an inflammatory problem of your bursa. Luckily, early treatment can help you quickly recover from it. But, how do you know if you have it in the first place? What does bursitis in the knee feel like? The main symptoms of knee bursitis are: Knee pain and swelling. Tenderness on the affected bursa.…

Osgood-Schlatter Disease In Adults | A Complete Guide

Osgood-Schlatter disease in adults is rare. It’s a common cause of knee pain during adolescence. But, about 10% of patients may carry the symptoms into adulthood. (1) Adult Osgood-Schlatter disease happens when bone fragments don’t fuse. This can cause anterior knee pain during athletic activities, while kneeling, running, or jumping. (2) There are different ways…

Painful Lump Below Knee In Adults: What Could It Be?

The Osgood-Schlatter disease typically affects children and adolescents. But, about 10% of these cases carry the disease into maturity and it can present as a painful pump below the knee in adults. (1) Most cases of Osgood-Schlatter in adults improve with home care. Although, rare cases may need surgery to get rid of the pain…

What to Do for A Sprained Knee? | 4 Steps to Recover at Home

Knee sprains account for 40% of all knee injuries. The good news is that some types of knee sprains can heal at home. So, what to do for a sprained knee? How do you recover from this knee injury? (1) First, the treatment will depend on the type of sprain (2): Mild sprain: The ligament…

How to Heal A Sprained Knee Quickly? | 7 Ways to Cure A Knee Sprain

Not-so-fun fact: 40% of all knee injuries are knee sprains. As they’re so common, it’s useful to know how to heal a sprained knee quickly. (1) A knee sprain happens when knee ligaments stretch beyond their capacity. The severity of the sprain will determine the average recovery time. But, there are some things you can…

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…

Knee Pain When Straight: 8 Causes and How to Treat Them

There are several knee injuries that cause pain with the knee straight. The exact diagnosis will depend on other symptoms as well as your lifestyle, medical history, and age among other factors. For example, athletes are more prone to jumper’s knees and runner’s knees. But, arthritis also gets more likely the older you get. In…

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