Six factors that can lead to nerve pain in the knee

Are you feeling a burning pain in your knee? Does your pain radiate from the outside of your knee down the lower leg? Answering yes to these two questions means that you likely have a pinched peroneal nerve.  The peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve, and it’s the only major nerve that […]

Two reasons people develop knee pain from cycling

Many people like to hop on their bicycle to get in their daily cardio, and cycling is also thought to be easier on the knees than jogging. However, it’s still possible to develop knee pain from cycling.  Knee pain is one of the most common types of pain amateur cyclists experience. It’s estimated that nearly […]

What to do if you hear a loud pop in your knee followed by pain

The first thing to do if you hear a loud pop in your knee followed by pain is stop doing your activity immediately. These symptoms are common to knee ligament injuries. Typically, continuing the activity you were doing will cause these injuries to worsen.  Knee ligament injuries are a common problem, especially for athletes. One […]

What could cause loud pop in my knee followed by pain?

Most commonly, people hear loud pop in their knee followed by pain when playing some type of sport. Sports involve many sudden stops and changes of direction, and these put a lot of stress on your knees.  Unfortunately, knee injuries in athletes are more common than many people realize. A study of knee injuries found […]

Why did I have a loud pop in my knee followed by pain?

A loud pop in your knee followed by severe pain are the symptoms of a knee ligament rupture, and such an injury can take quite some time to heal.  There are four ligaments in your knee that help stabilize it. These are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), the lateral collateral […]

Should I be concerned about a loud pop in the knee followed by pain?

Did you hear a loud pop in your knee followed quickly afterward by pain? While it’s possible the popping and pain may be related to something else, these are the hallmark symptoms of a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is one of the ligaments in each knee that helps stabilize the joint. A […]

What is that constant crunching sound in your knee?

It happens when you bend your knee. You hear it when you sit down. Figuring what to do about the crunching sound in your knee starts by learning what that sound is.  These sounds are likely something known as crepitus, and there are many reasons that you could be hearing it. One medical professional who […]

Why is there a crunching sound in my knee?

Do you hear or feel a crunching sensation in your knee when walking, running or jumping? An occasional crack of the knee might not be much to worry about, similar to popping the knuckles in your fingers. However, a constant crunching sound in your knee can be understandably concerning. You might hear crunching in your […]

Three causes of pain on the outer side of your knee

Avoiding walking your dog regularly? Having more difficulty convincing yourself to work out? Trying not to get out of your chair as often? All these actions are ones you might take if you have pain on the outer side of your knee.  It’s likely that you’ll end up dealing with knee pain at some point […]

Why do I have leg pain behind my knee?

Your knees are complex and powerful joints that bear the responsibility of moving your legs as well as supporting the majority of your body weight when standing. It’s no surprise, then, that your knees are vulnerable to soreness and pain every now and then. In many circumstances, all you need to do is rest and […]

What to expect if you have no physical therapy after knee replacement surgery

Pain and loss of function from severe osteoarthritis. Severe bone fractures in the knee. These are both reasons why someone might choose to have a total knee replacement.  Total knee replacements involve removing the damaged cartilage and bone and replacing them with an implant. This surgery is a common one in the U.S. In fact, […]

Five reasons you need physical therapy after knee surgery

While surgery is an option that shouldn’t be undertaken lightly, knee surgeries can often help treat a wide range of conditions and injuries. Yet your knee surgery is only as good as its recovery process.  Physical therapy is an option that can help ensure that your post-knee surgery recovery is as fast and effective as […]