Knee Pain Blog

Written By: Chloe Wilson, BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed by: KPE Medical Review Board

The Knee Pain Blog is my mini-journal about knee pain. It lets you know about:

1) New web pages on knee-pain-explained.com
2) New videos added to knee-pain-explained.com
3) New product reviews added eg for different knee braces
4) Recommended products on sale
5) New Articles of interest relating to knee pain

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Jul 02, 2025

Hip Pain Location Diagram - Hip Pain Diagnosis Chart

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Our detailed hip pain location diagram helps you to work out what is causing your hip pain and the best treatments. Includes front & back hip pain diagnosis.

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Jun 24, 2025

Groin Strain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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A groin strain, aka pulled groin muscle or adductor strain, is a common cause of inner thigh and hip pain. Find out about causes, symptoms and best treatments

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Jun 19, 2025

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Symphysis pubis dysfunction is a common cause of pain and instability at the front of the pelvis, particularly common in pregnancy. Find out how to treat it.

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Jun 18, 2025

Osteitis Pubis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Osteitis pubis causes pain in the front of the pelvis and groin, usually affecting athletes and pregnant women. Find out about the causes, symptoms & treatment.

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Jun 11, 2025

Hip Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Hip tendonitis is a common overuse injury causing hip pain with activity. Find out about the different types of hip tendinopathy and the best way to treat them

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Jun 10, 2025

Hip Flexor Tendonitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Hip flexor tendonitis is a common overuse injury causing front hip pain. Find out about the common causes and best treatment options for hip flexor tendinopathy

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Jun 03, 2025

Snapping Hip Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Snapping hip syndrome is a condition where you get snapping or popping in the hip. It is usually caused by a tendon flicking over bone & affects active people

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May 22, 2025

Knee Arthritis Treatment: How To Beat Arthritis Pain

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The best knee arthritis treatment options to help you beat knee pain. Includes exercise, medication, acupuncture, footwear and surgery for knee arthritis pain.

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May 21, 2025

Inner Thigh Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Inner thigh pain can occur for many reasons such as a muscle strain, hip impingement or hernia. Find out about causes and treatment of hip and inner thigh pain

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May 20, 2025

Front Hip Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Front hip pain is a common problem usually caused by injury or overuse. Find out about the different causes of anterior hip pain & the best ways to treat them

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May 14, 2025

Outer Hip Pain: Common Causes, Symptoms & Best Treatments

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Outer hip pain can make everyday activities like walking difficult. Learn the most common causes, symptoms, and how to relieve lateral hip pain effectively.

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May 14, 2025

Hip Flexor Strain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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A hip flexor strain is a common injury where one of the muscles at the front of the hip overstretches & tears. This causes hip flexor pain, weakness and spasms

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May 08, 2025

Femoroacetabular Impingement (Hip): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), aka hip impingement syndrome, is caused by abnormal bone growth in the hip joint. It causes hip pain, stiffness and clicking.

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May 06, 2025

Hip Labral Tear: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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A hip labral tear causes a deep pain in the hip caused by damage to the ring of cartilage that lines the hip joint. They cause pain, stiffness and hip clicking

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Apr 30, 2025

Knee Meniscus: Function & Injuries - Knee Pain Explained

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The knee meniscus is a special type of thick cartilage that lines and protects the knee joint. Found out how it works and what happens when it gets injured.

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Apr 30, 2025

Meralgia Paresthetica: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Meralgia paresthetica causes burning pain, tingling and numbness in the outer thigh due to nerve compression. Find out about the causes, symptoms & treatments.

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Mar 27, 2025

Pain In Top Of Thigh: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Pain in top of thigh may be caused by muscle, joint, nerve or circulation problems. Find out about what causes upper thigh pain and how best to treat it.

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Mar 25, 2025

Knee Joint Anatomy: Structure, Function & Injuries - Knee Pain Exp

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Knee joint anatomy consists of muscles, ligaments, cartilage and tendons. Find out how the joint fits together in our knee anatomy diagram and what goes wrong.

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Mar 19, 2025

Knee Pain and Popping: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Knee pain and popping is a common problem, particularly when kneeling or squatting. Learn about common causes of knee popping with pain and how to treat them.

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Mar 11, 2025

Patellar Knee Band Straps: Reviews & Advice

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Patellar knee band straps are a great way to treat knee problems e.g. ITB Syndrome & Patellar Tendonitis. Compare styles and brands and read user reviews.

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Jan 16, 2025

Swollen Knee Treatment: How To Reduce Knee Swelling Quickly

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8 great ideas for swollen knee treatment. Find out how to reduce swelling in knee quickly at home to reduce pain and inflammation & improve function.

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Jan 14, 2025

Medial Knee Pain: Causes & Treatment For Inner Knee Pain

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Medial Knee Pain, aka inner knee pain, is a common problem. Find out about the main causes of pain on inside of knee including symptoms & treatment options

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Dec 12, 2024

Front Knee Pain (Anterior): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Front knee pain aka anterior knee pain is extremely common. Here we look at 13 common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of pain in front of knee.

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Sep 26, 2024

Hip Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Hip bursitis is a common cause of hip pain that can affect daily activities. Find out about the common causes, symptoms diagnosis and treatment of hip bursitis

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Sep 25, 2024

Iliopsoas Bursitis Of The Hip: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Iliopsoas bursitis causes front hip pain due to irritation and inflammation of one of the hip bursa. Find out about cases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Sep 24, 2024

Ischial Bursitis (Weaver's Bottom): Causes & Treatment

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Ischial bursitis, aka Weaver's Bottom", is an inflammatory condition causing pain under sitting bones. Find out about the causes, symptoms & best treatments.

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Sep 19, 2024

Trochanteric Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Trochanteric bursitis causes outer hip pain due to irritation and inflammation of one of the hip bursa. Find out about the common causes, symptoms & treatment.

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Sep 05, 2024

Knee Locking: Causes & Treatment For A Locked Knee - Knee Pain Exp

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Knee locking is where the knee gets stuck and can't bend or straighten. Find out about the common causes of a knee locking up and how to unlock a locked knee

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Sep 05, 2024

Twisted Knee Pain: Symptoms & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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A twisted knee often involves injury to the knee ligaments and cartilage. We look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for knee twisting injuries.

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Last Updated: July 2nd, 2025
Next Review Due: July 2nd, 2027