Definition

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Knee pain can be caused by problems with the knee joint. Or it can be caused by problems with the soft tissues around the knee joint. These soft tissues include ligaments, tendons and bursae.

Knee pain affects everyone differently. You might feel knee pain only when you're active. Or you may feel knee pain even while sitting still. For some, the pain is a slight twinge. For others, the pain gets in the way of daily life. Often, self-care steps can help to relieve knee pain.

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Aug. 18, 2023

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  2. Baker cyst
  3. Bone spurs
  4. Hemophilia
  5. Knee bursitis
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  8. Patellar tendinitis
  9. Polymyalgia rheumatica
  10. Posterior cruciate ligament injury
  11. Integrative approaches to treating pain
  12. Nutrition and pain
  13. Pain rehabilitation
  14. Self-care approaches to treating pain
  15. Torn meniscus