Orthopedics

When your knee hurts under pressure, it might mean that there’s inflammation, fluid buildup (effusion), or issues with how the kneecap is aligned.

Low‐impact aerobic exercises, resistance training, and balance/flexibility exercises can help reduce knee pain by strengthening muscles and improving joint stability.

Exercises that focus on strengthening, stretching, and low-impact activities can help relieve inner knee pain. These exercises target the muscles that support the knee and improve stability and flexibility.

Inner knee pain while running can come from problems like runner's knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) or inner knee tissue stress from overstriding.

Knee pain on stairs can be caused by issues like patellofemoral pain syndrome or knee osteoarthritis, which affect the joint and how it moves when you use stairs.

Knee swelling after running may be caused by overuse injuries such as patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee), patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee), or early signs of osteoarthritis. These conditions can lead to inflammation and fluid buildup in the knee joint.

Lower inner knee pain can be caused by inflammation of the bursa (small fluid-filled sac) near the inner knee known as pes anserine bursitis, or by irritation of the saphenous nerve (saphenous neuritis).

Pain at the back of the knee when bending can be due to fluid buildup, inflammation, or issues with the muscles and tendons in that area. Often, overuse or repetitive bending can irritate these structures, leading to discomfort.

Pain behind the knee and in the calf after sitting can be caused by a fluid-filled bump known as a Baker's cyst, muscle or vein discomfort from prolonged sitting, or less commonly, inflammation of a small bursa near the knee called Pes Anserine bursitis.

Pain behind the knee can come from many sources, with one common cause being a Baker’s cyst—a fluid-filled swelling that forms behind the knee. Injuries, arthritis, and nerve irritations may also lead to pain in that area.

Pain in the kneecap when bending the knee is often caused by patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee), which happens when tissues around the kneecap become irritated. Other factors like overuse, misalignment, infection, inflammation, or tendon issues may also contribute to the pain.

Pain in the left rib cage can be caused by conditions such as costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, or sometimes a rare tumor like a solitary plasmacytoma.

Pain in the right kneecap can be caused by issues like chondromalacia patella, knee osteoarthritis, injuries, or misalignment of the kneecap.

Gentle stretches like quad, hamstring, and calf stretches can help ease knee pain by making the muscles around the knee stronger and more flexible. These exercises may lessen discomfort and improve knee movement.

Inner knee pain can be treated with non-surgical options like exercise, weight loss, and medications as well as more advanced treatments such as injections or surgery if needed.

You should be concerned about a swollen knee if you have signs of infection, severe pain, or difficulty moving the joint, or if the swelling comes on suddenly after an injury.

Knee pain after running can come from factors like muscle imbalances, stress on the joint, and problems with how the knee moves during running. Simple changes in training, strengthening, and technique may help reduce the pain.

Inner knee pain when bending can happen because the tissues and nerves on the inside of the knee get stressed from repeated bending or due to wear and tear, such as in osteoarthritis or saphenous neuritis.

Inner knee pain during sleep is often linked to joint issues like osteoarthritis and poor sleep quality. The pain can worsen at night due to inflammation, joint pressure, and the body’s reduced distractions from discomfort.

Knee pain during squatting and climbing stairs often happens because these activities put extra pressure on the front of the knee (the patellofemoral area), which can irritate the joint and soft tissues.