Patellofemoral pain syndrome, jumper’s knee, or runner’s knee is the common cause of front knee pain that occurs when the cartilage under the kneecap is damaged. The damage may be due to an injury or overuse. Some conservative treatments include the RICE method (rest properly, ice packs, compressions, elevate the legs). Pain medication can also help relieve pain. Sometimes a massage from a therapist may be required. Exercise to prevent this syndrome includes leg extensions and quadriceps stretch.
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I have a sharp pain in my left knee and left back. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I cannot run, squat, or put pressure on my left leg as whenever I try to do any of it, I feel a sharp pain in my left knee, just behind the patella. Also, I can feel a tingling sensation on the top of my thigh and the left side of my back; I think it is sciatica. I want to begin running... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. In my opinion, you might have some patellofemoral issue that is the pain caused due to rubbing of patella bone against the underlying femur bone. It can be caused due to tight hip musculature, back issues, or ITB (iliotibial band) tightness. I w... Read Full »
Why do I hear cracking sounds whenever I flex or move my knee?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a knee injury that is not allowing me to run or squat. Whenever I try to run, there is a sharp pain inside my knee with every step I take. There is also a low cracking and creaking sounds whenever I flex or move my knee. I want to begin running again. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern, in my opinion, you might have some patellofemoral issue, that is, pain due to rubbing of patella bone with underlying femur bone. It can be caused due to tight hip musculature, back issue, or ITB tightness (Iliotibial band syndrome). That cracking ... Read Full »
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