More about Knee Pain...
Knee Pain is the presence of chronic pain behind, or around your kneecap - see Runner’s Knee, Chondromalacia or Petellofemoral Stress Syndrome for more information.
If the pain is on the outside of your knee - then see Iliotibial Band Syndrome for more information.
Cathy Bowen
MSc DPodM ILTM, Podiatrist
Knee Pain
Suggested Treatments for Knee Pain
Rest and cold treatment with an ice
pack to help reduce the swelling.
Stretching the hamstrings and quadriceps
to help strengthen them.
You can also strengthen these muscle groups
by engaging in low impact exercise such as
swimming, stationary cycling in a gym or at home.
Some relief can be gained by wearing a knee brace.
Wearing stable footwear.
Using an orthotic or other insole to
provide support to your foot and helping
realign it to a normal position.
Using normal pharmacy pain killers
and anti inflammatory drugs available
over-the-counter like aspirin etc.
Surgery might be done if none of the above work.
Treating your condition
The Traffic Light symbol at the top of each condition page indicates the way you should approach it:
Red: Seek professional help immediately, either from a suitably qualified Podiatrist or Physiotherapist.
Amber: You can treat this condition yourself BUT you should seek professional help if you want reassurance that what you are doing is the best approach for you.
Green: You can treat this condition yourself if you feel comfortable doing so. However, for further reassurance it might be as well to talk the condition through with a suitably qualified Podiatrist.
Remember this advice is for guidance only and if you are in any doubt at all, please consult your nearest HPC Registered Podiatrist.