Knee PAIN
Understand your knee pain.
Knee pain can come from different structures and affect movement in different ways. Explore common pain locations, symptoms, and knee conditions to better understand what may be contributing to your discomfort.
Where does your knee hurt?
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Front of the knee
Pain around or below the kneecap
Patellofemoral pain
Patellar tendinopathy
Quadriceps tendinopathy
Prepatellar bursitis
Osgood-Schlatter disease
These are examples of common conditions associated with each area. Knee pain can have many other causes, and pain location alone cannot confirm a diagnosis.
Common knee conditions
Explore some of the common causes of knee pain
Patellofemoral Pain
Pain around or behind the kneecap, often noticed with squatting, stairs, running or prolonged sitting.
ACL Injuries
Injury to one of the knee’s major stabilizing ligaments, commonly associated with twisting, pivoting or sports injuries.
MCL Injuries
Injury to the ligament along the inner side of the knee that helps provide side-to-side stability.
Meniscus Injuries
Injury or irritation involving the cartilage that helps cushion and stabilize the knee.
Patellar Tendinopathy
Pain involving the patellar tendon, often associated with repetitive loading, jumping or sporting activity.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Changes within the knee joint that can contribute to pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.
Other knee concerns we see: IT band-related pain · PCL/LCL injuries · bursitis · post-operative rehabilitation · muscle/tendon injuries · general knee pain
Knee pain can feel different for everyone
You might be experiencing
Pain with walking or running
Pain with stairs or getting up from a chair
Swelling around the knee
Stiffness or limited movement
Clicking, catching or locking
Weakness, giving way or instability
