What is the problem with knee pain?

The human body is very complex, with many joints, such as elbows, knees, wrists, etc., and the knee joint is the largest and most complex flexion joint in the human body. Every time the human body moves, the knee joint will be injured. The stress on the knee joint is relatively greater than that on other joints. Its structure is very stable and flexible. So, what causes knee pain? Let me explain it to you now.

Most people in society will experience knee pain, but people living in a fast-food lifestyle always ignore this pain or arbitrarily regard it as arthritis or other diseases. In fact, there are many reasons that cause knee pain.

In daily life, only a small number of joint pains are caused by trauma. The main causes of joint pain are prolonged cold joints or huge temperature differences in the environment. Especially in autumn, when the weather alternates between cold and warm, low temperatures or huge temperature differences can cause muscle and blood vessel contraction, causing joint pain. If you encounter this situation, the first thing you should do is to keep warm as much as possible, you can use hot compresses; the second thing is to reduce the amount of exercise and allow the joints to rest. If the above methods do not improve the knee pain, you should go to the hospital to find out the cause.

Let’s talk about common knee pain conditions: 1. Fat pad strain. This type of injury often occurs in people who walk, climb mountains, or squat frequently. Many times patients experience knee pain that worsens when fully extended, but joint movement is not restricted. The symptoms will be more obvious after fatigue, and most people will have similar experiences.

2. If the knee joint is slightly bent and suddenly excessively rotated inward or outward, it may cause a meniscus tear. At this time, there will be an obvious tearing feeling in the knee, joint pain and limited movement, and problems will be felt when walking with a limp.

3. If the synovium is damaged by trauma or excessive strain, a large amount of fluid will accumulate, increasing the pressure inside the joint. If it is not eliminated in time, it will easily cause joint adhesion. The general public will feel pain, swelling, tenderness in the knee joint, and a frictional and astringent sound in the synovium.

4. Long-term overload will cause swelling and pain in the knee joint, and sometimes there will be friction sound when moving the joint. This condition is often accompanied by deformity and pain.

5. Meniscus injury Meniscus injury is a common injury among athletes. When the lower limbs are weight-bearing, the feet are fixed, and the knee joints are slightly flexed, if the knee is suddenly excessively internally rotated or externally extended, it may cause a meniscus tear. Meniscus injury will cause an obvious tearing feeling in the knee, followed by joint pain, limited movement, and limping when walking. The joints show swelling and a feeling of slipping, and there is a popping sound when the joints move.

Patients should take care to protect the affected joints to avoid further injury and excessive activity. When the disease is serious, they should stay in bed and rest. You should also do appropriate exercises, such as calf lifts, to increase calf muscle strength and enhance joint stability. Pay attention to keeping the knee joints warm, do massage and hot compress every day, and do not over-exercise.