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Don't Stay Sidelined with Knee Pain


What Causes Knee Pain?

There are a variety of causes of knee pain. Sometimes, knee pain results from sports and recreational activities. Other times, knee pain happens in healthy individuals—even young adults—after a sudden fall, hit on the knee or accident. Knee pain is also more common as we age, often due to arthritis.
Acute (sudden) knee pain is usually caused by injury. Chronic (long-term) knee pain is often from injuries or inflammation, such as arthritis, but can also be caused by infection.




As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.