1. Pain caused by muscles and tendons.
2. Pain inside the joint.
3. Pain caused by the adhesion of soft tissue.
Let’s discuss each type:
1. Pain caused by muscles and tendons. It is a very common symptom. If you do muscle training or exercise but do not stretch or take care enough, your muscles will become less flexible. When this happens, the muscles will not stretch properly when you move your knee, and the tendons will be strained (tendons are connected to muscles, and the attachment point between muscles and bones is called a tendon). In this case, the symptoms will improve if you improve the flexibility of the muscles and tendons.
Next is 2. Pain inside the joint. Inside the joint, there are tissues called cartilage and meniscus that make the joint move smoothly. There is also a cruciate ligament that limits the movement of the knee joint. This is common among people who play sports, but these tissues inside the knee can be damaged and cause pain. It is difficult to repair these internal tissues through physical therapy, but it is important to strengthen the surrounding muscles and reduce the burden inside the joint.
The last is 3. pain caused by adhesions of soft tissues. The knee joint contains fat pads and the bursa. These tissues reduce friction in the knee joint and act as a cushion for the knee. When these tissues become adhered, they cause pain and restricted movement. Inflammation can occur when playing sports, and adhesions can form when the inflammation heals. Adhesion can also occur after knee surgery. In this case, it is necessary to identify the area of adhesion and treat it to remove it.
You may be told that the tissue in the knee has been cut and that this is the cause, but that may not necessarily be the cause of the pain. If you are experiencing knee pain that is not getting better, please consult us. If you have been treated at another hospital but did not understand the explanation, please contact us at pain away
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