It does not require major incidents to result in knee dislocation. Twisting or wrenching the knee with planted foot during certain activities are in fact the most cause of knee or patellar dislocation. Forceful trauma to the kneecap causes it to dislocate far outward, which triggers pain, discomfort, and swelling of the affected area. With […]
Will my knee pain go away if I lose weight?
There are a series of effects that may occur when you are obese. Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes are the most frequently discussed ones. However, obesity is also linked closely to the occurrence of knee pain that can cause discomfort in your daily activities. Obesity and knee pain Although considered to be less harmful than diabetes […]
Why does my knee hurt when I run but not when I walk?
Throbbing pain is in fact, not an uncommon problem for many people. There are some people who are not runners but unfortunately, experience knee pain every time they are running. While the exercise is beneficial, it often triggers more severe knee pain compared to regular walking. Risk factors of knee pain during running There are […]
Why does my knee hurt when I run downhill?
Ideally, running should not be accompanied by series of pain that may occur in any parts of the body being involved in the activity. The reality is that many people suffer from discomfort and in some cases, pain when running downhill. While it seems to be easier and lighter than running uphill, running downhill may […]
How to heal skinned knee quickly?
Most of us know how painful it is to have a skinned knee. The pain is way different than having a serious deep incision, however, it can always be a distraction for our daily routine and also usually a skinned knee takes longer time to heal as our knee tends to move a lot. ` […]