THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING KNEE PAIN
Knee Pain Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Tips
Few things are more frustrating than a sore knee. We feel your pain. Here’s some useful info and tips about knee pain to get you back to feeling tip-top, so you can get back to the yard work and chasing your little ones around it.
Common Causes:
Overexertion
Exercise and sports
Lifting and carrying
Repetitive motions
Yard work and gardening
Direct impact to knee or twisting movement
Common Symptoms:
Pain upon movement
Swelling and stiffness
Weakness and instability
Inability to put pressure on the leg
Preventing Pain:
Wear knee guards during sports activities
Avoid carrying objects that are too heavy
Stretch and warm up before participating in physical activity
Avoid repeating movements that put unnecessary stress on the knees
