Top 3 Reasons Why You Suffer From Pain In The Back Of The Knee by Marc David

Top 3 Reasons Why You Suffer From Pain In The Back Of The Knee

Pain behind the knee is something many of us have or might experience if we play sports that involve bending at the knees, running, tennis, or any activity that puts strain on the area.

Here are some things you need to keep in mind if you ever experience such pain behind the knee:

1. Possible Arthritis

This is one of the most common causes of pain in the knee. In

fact, if you are over the age of 65 one in two of you have

arthritis with the knee been one of the most common joints

involved.

The pain of arthritis is usually a dull tooth ache pain that is

occasionally sharp with sudden movements. The pain is usually

located over your joint line (where the tibia meets the femur)

and in the front of the knee. Mild and sometimes severe swelling

is associated with this pain. The pain is worse when you exit a

chair or car. It is also worse with any prolonged walking or

standing. The pain is usually better with rest, heat (sometimes

ice), wrapping the knee and pain medication.

Occasionally the knee may catch on the rough uneven surfaces of

your cartilage. Patients often complain of grinding in the knee,

and occassional popping.

2. Minor Tear of the Cartilage Surface

Rather then a cyst or fluid build-up, the causes of the pain

behind the knee might simply be slight micro tears in the

cartilage. This can be treated with the same solutions at the

end of this article. Tears, if minor, require no surgery and

will heal on their own depending on the time allowed for healing

and if the activity that aggravates it is avoided.

3. Baker's Cyst

The cyst usually occurs due to some other problem in your knee

such as arthritis or even a tear of your meniscus. The swelling

from this problem causes fluid to build up in your knee. This

fluid pushes out the weakest point of your joint capsule

surrounding your knee. This is usually to the back portion of

your knee capsule, and a cyst forms. The cyst has a valve made

out of your joint capsule tissue. This valve can sometimes

become clogged and the fluid becomes trapped in the cyst. Thus,

even when the injury has resolved, you still have the swelling

in the back of your knee. This is associated with pain usually

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BIO:

Marc David is a bodybuilder, writer, and author of the the e-book "The Beginner's Guide to Fitness and Bodybuilding" (BGFB): What Every Beginner Should Know but Probably Doesn't. Marc has written over 20 articles and has been featured in several health and fitness websites. Marc's opinionated and informative articles on bodybuilding, weight loss and training are featured regularly on: http://www.freedomfly.net

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