Understanding Knee Pain

Living with knee pain can be a literal pain in the knee

Is your knee staging a tantrum? Let’s break down some of the most common causes of knee pain—beyond just aging, injury, or overuse.
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A real Personalized Knee® experience

A real Personalized Knee® experience

Arthritis

What’s a nice joint like you doing in a state like this?

Simply put, arthritis is joint inflammation. In fact, the word is made up of “arthr” meaning “joint“ and “itis” meaning “inflammation.” Let’s break it down into the two main types:

Osteoarthritis (OA):
it’s a real grind

OA is the most common form of arthritis, often referred to as “wear and tear”.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): “The Other Arthritis”

RA happens when your immune system attacks the joints. RA can affect both sides of the body, so if one knee is impacted, the other might be as well.

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Lifestyle tips for arthritis?

Funny you should ask.

According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are some simple methods that may help improve your mobility and ease your symptoms.

Talk to your doctor before beginning any treatment or exercise routines.

Keep it moving
  • Exercise
  • Massage
  • Your doctor may recommend a mobility aid
Mind the pain
  • Topical pain creams
  • Acupuncture
  • Heat and cold treatments
Listen to your body
  • Pace yourself
  • Take breaks
  • Practice relaxation techniques

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Varus and Valgus knees

Varus knees (bowlegs)

is the clinical term for bowlegs, where the knees stay wide apart when ankles touch. They can almost look like an "O" shape.

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Valgus Knees
(knock knees)

is where the knees touch but the ankles remain apart. Picture an X with the center being the knees.

When knees fall out of line, pain can add up. Arthritis is a common cause, but not the only one. If nothing else is working, a new knee might be your next move.