The Top Causes of Knee Pain and Injuries
Exercising and leading an active lifestyle is one of the best things you can do for your knees – and the rest of your body. But, even when you’re looking after yourself accidents can happen.
Exercising and leading an active lifestyle is one of the best things you can do for your knees – and the rest of your body. But, even when you’re looking after yourself accidents can happen.
Knee pain is extremely common and most people experience it in some degree during their lifetime. Once you discover the cause of your knee injury you can work with a professional to restore your knee back to health.
There are seven main reasons why you might experience knee pain and swelling:
Plus, if an old knee injury wasn’t properly treated in the early stages, it can potentially flare up and become painful again.
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If you’ve sustained an acute knee injury contact a qualified physician immediately. While you’re waiting follow the RICER protocol:
Exercising with caution and protecting your knee is the best way to avoid any of the above causes of knee pain and injury. Follow these tips to lower your risk of injury:
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