Common cause of chronic knee pain

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Common Cause of Chronic knee pain Source- http://healthfirstmagazine.blogspot.com/2017/05/common-cause-of-chronic-knee-pain.html


What are the different causes of chronic knee pain? Many people experience temporary knee pain as a consequence of accident or injury. Chronic knee pain is different from temporary knee pain.


Here are the physical conditions or diseases that may lead to cause knee pain: Osteoarthritis Torn ligament Bursitis Chondromalacia patella


Tendinitis Baker’s cyst Bone tumors Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Gout Meniscus tear Dislocation


Factors that worsens chronic knee pain:  Injuries to the knee can cause chronic problem over the time if not

treated well  Overuse  Infection  Inappropriate or bad posture while carrying any physical activity  Sprains and strains  Avoiding warm up or cooling activity before or after workout  Improperly stretching the muscles


Common Risk factors causing chronic knee pain • Age • Being overweight or obese is one of the biggest risk factor causing

knee problems. • Athletic activity or physical exercise • Previous injuries or trauma


Common symptoms of chronic knee pain are; • Constant ache • Dull burning discomfort • Chronic swelling and pain, when touched • Sharp, shooting pain when in use


This article is originally appeared onhttp://healthfirstmagazine.blogspot.com/2017/05/common-cause-of-chronic-knee-pain.html


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