"Here is what you need to know about knee pain"
Written by Dr. Agatha J. Miles, Head Of Orthopedic Surgeon / Founder of OrthoPro-Socks™
Knee pain is widespread. One in three persons suffers from knee problems. That means in a regular family, one person is bound to have it. It is the most common joint problem in the world today. In today’s increased athletic participation, knee problems are increasing at an alarming rate. The primary function of the knee joint is to provide effortless mobility and to assist with the bearing of the body’s weight. For the knee to help with movement and weight-bearing, the knee relies on healthy ligaments, muscles, tendons, bursae, joints, cartilage, and menisci.
This particular problem (knee pain) is rising for over millions of people, and treatments or surgeries are costing a bomb. During these tough times, not many people can afford even a simple treatment, what more a surgery. As a medical surgeon, my main mission is to help everyone that is in need, not only to those who can afford it.
Here are the common knee problems:
- Torn and degenerated meniscus
- Damaged cartilage
- Tears of the ACL or PCL
- Medial and lateral collateral ligament damage or tears
- Runner’s knee
- Housemaid knee
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bursitis of the knee
- Tendonitis of the knee
- Knee arthritis
- Knee degeneration
The most common knee complaint is knee pain while walking. Walking without knee pain or stiffness requires healthy muscles, ligaments, joints, cartilage, menisci, and ample amounts of synovial fluids to lubricate the joint during a walk or run. Damaged knee joint or loose of cartilage, as well as the loss of synovial fluids (healthy joint fluids), are the primary reasons for knee pain when walking. Another common cause of pain while walking is muscle weakness and tension. Furthermore, bursitis, tendonitis, and ligament problems are additional factors involved in knee pain during walks.