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

To subscribe to the Knee Pain Blog (no e-mail required), click on the "Google", "My Yahoo!", "My MSN" or "Bloglines" buttons and follow their instructions. OR

If you don't already have a personalised RSS homepage, RIGHT-click on the orange RSS button which can be found on the top right side of this page or bottom left side of any page. Then copy-and-paste the URL of this site's RSS feed into your RSS reader.

Oct 02, 2025

Hip Pain at Night: Causes, Treatment & Best Sleeping Positions

hip pain bed 450 opt sept 25

Struggling with hip pain at night? Discover common causes, treatments, and the best sleep positions to ease hip pain when sleeping and wake up pain-free.

Continue reading "Hip Pain at Night: Causes, Treatment & Best Sleeping Positions"

Sep 30, 2025

Hip Flexor Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Guide

hip flexor pain 480 opt aug 25

Hip flexor pain, strain, and tendonitis explained. Learn symptoms, treatment, recovery tips, and exercises to relieve hip flexor muscle pain fast.

Continue reading "Hip Flexor Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Guide"

Sep 24, 2025

Best Hip Strengthening Exercises: Improve Strength & Function

hip strengthening exercises 480 opt aug 25

Hip strengthening exercises help improve strength, control, stability & function. Find the best strengthening exercises for hip pain with lots of top tips.

Continue reading "Best Hip Strengthening Exercises: Improve Strength & Function"

Sep 18, 2025

Knee Muscles: Anatomy, Function & Injuries - Knee Pain Explained

knee muscles guide 395 opt sept 18

The knee muscles work together to control strength and function. Find out why they are important, what can go wrong and how to fix the muscles around the knee

Continue reading "Knee Muscles: Anatomy, Function & Injuries - Knee Pain Explained"

Sep 18, 2025

Muscles Of The Hip: Anatomy, Function & Injuries

trendelenberg gait weak hip 390 opt aug 25

The muscles of the hip work together to move the hip, pelvis and thigh. Find out about the anatomy, functions & injuries of the different muscles around the hip

Continue reading "Muscles Of The Hip: Anatomy, Function & Injuries"

Sep 16, 2025

Hip Range Of Motion: Normal ROM & How To Improve

hip ROM assessment 460 opt aug 25

Hip range of motion (ROM) is how far the hip can move in different directions. It usually ranges from 0-125 degrees. Find out what limits hip range of movement

Continue reading "Hip Range Of Motion: Normal ROM & How To Improve"

Sep 10, 2025

Osgood Schlatter Disease: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

osgood schlatter lesion 340 opt sept 18

Osgood Schlatter Disease is a common cause of front knee pain and a lump below the knee. Learn about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment options.

Continue reading "Osgood Schlatter Disease: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained"

Sep 10, 2025

Chondromalacia Patella: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

chondromalacia patella 280 opt sept 18

Chondromalacia patella causes front knee pain due to damage of the cartilage at the back of the kneecap. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Continue reading "Chondromalacia Patella: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment"

Sep 10, 2025

Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

itb syndrome 280 opt jan18

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) causes outer knee pain, particularly in runners. Find out about the common causes, treatment and prevention of IT Band Syndrome.

Continue reading "Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"

Sep 10, 2025

Patellar Knee Band Straps: Reviews & Advice

knee band straps 450 opt apr 23

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.

Continue reading "Patellar Knee Band Straps: Reviews & Advice"

Aug 08, 2025

PCL Injury: Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear- Knee Pain Explained

pcl injury 328 opt apr 19

A PCL injury, posterior cruciate ligament tear, causes knee pain, instability and swelling. Find out about pcl tear symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Continue reading "PCL Injury: Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear- Knee Pain Explained"

Jul 02, 2025

Hip Pain Location Diagram - Hip Pain Diagnosis Chart

hip pain diagnosis chart copilot 480 opt june 25

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.

Continue reading "Hip Pain Location Diagram - Hip Pain Diagnosis Chart"

Jun 24, 2025

Groin Strain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

groin strain inner thigh front pain 485 opt may 25

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

Continue reading "Groin Strain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"

Jun 19, 2025

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

symphysis pubis pregnancy SPD 485 opt may 25

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.

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

Jun 18, 2025

Osteitis Pubis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

osteitis pubis pelvic pain 500 opt may 25

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.

Continue reading "Osteitis Pubis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"

Jun 11, 2025

Hip Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

hip tendonitis 485 opt may 25

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

Continue reading "Hip Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"

Jun 10, 2025

Hip Flexor Tendonitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

hip flexor tendonitis pain anterior front hip 500 opt may 25

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

Continue reading "Hip Flexor Tendonitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment"

Jun 03, 2025

Snapping Hip Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

snapping hip syndrome outer hip 470 opt may 25

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

Continue reading "Snapping Hip Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment"

May 22, 2025

Knee Arthritis Treatment: How To Beat Arthritis Pain

knee arth treatment 424 opt dec 23

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

Continue reading "Knee Arthritis Treatment: How To Beat Arthritis Pain"

May 21, 2025

Inner Thigh Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

inner thigh pain 500 opt apr 25

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

Continue reading "Inner Thigh Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment"

May 20, 2025

Front Hip Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

front hip pain 490 opt may 25

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

Continue reading "Front Hip Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"

May 14, 2025

Outer Hip Pain: Common Causes, Symptoms & Best Treatments

outer hip pain lat 500 opt apr 25

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

Continue reading "Outer Hip Pain: Common Causes, Symptoms & Best Treatments"

May 14, 2025

Hip Flexor Strain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

hip flexor strain 480 opt apr 25

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

Continue reading "Hip Flexor Strain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"

May 08, 2025

Femoroacetabular Impingement (Hip): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

hip impingement fai 480 opt april 25

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

Continue reading "Femoroacetabular Impingement (Hip): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"

Last Updated: October 7th, 2025
Next Review Due: October 7th, 2027