Knee Pain

Causes:

Knee pain can be caused by many factors, there are a lot of reasons which can develop knee pain which can range from acute knee pain to chronic knee pain. Some common causes of knee pain are:

1. Increased Activity – excessive physical activity creates stress and pressure on the knees, and this daily wear and tear of the kneecap cause pain in the knees.
2. Falls – Falling on ground level or from a height causes injuries to the knee which results in knee pain.
3. Injuries – Injuries from sports, accidents,s or any routine activity.
4. Iliotibial band syndrome
5. Dislocated Kneecap – It is caused by either an accident or normal wear and tear of the kneecap.
6. Loose body
7. Hip or Foot Pain – Bones and muscles of the hip and foot are interconnected with each other and any harm to one of these has a negative effect on the other.
8. Osteoarthritis – Arthritis of the leg is highly responsible for the extreme knee pain faced by many people around the world.
9. Rheumatoid Arthritis – Arthritis in the joints of the legs which creates a burning sensation in the body is also one of the major causes of knee pain.
10. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – This syndrome in which a person feels pain in the area between the femur and patella is present in many athletes and sportspersons around the world. It also targets young adults and people with arthritis.

Some risk factors associated with knee pain are:

1. Certain Sports – Sports that demand more physical activity such as basketball, baseball, rugby, hockey, etc, possess more risk for knee injuries.
2. Excess Weight – Excess weight increases stress and pressure on the knees which makes them more prone to pain and injuries.
3. Lack of muscle flexibility or strength
4. Previous knee injury.

Preventions for Knee Pain:

1. Check your weight regularly, and maintain it as per medical standards. Having more weight than the body should have can be painful to joints, especially the knees.
2. Wear good quality and comfortable footwear for walking, exercising or playing a sport. It can give good support to movements and avoids chances of injuries.
3. Don’t exclude physical activities from your schedule. It’s important for the body to stay healthy, and any exercise or sports routine helps in it.
4. Get a good warm-up before you play or start any exercises. It will help your muscles and joints in performing well.
5. If you had a knee injury in past, it is better to consider having physical therapy. A therapist would help you in better movement and exercise the area around the knees.
6. Get trained by a professional yoga expert, who will tell you what all to practice for knee pain treatment with yoga.