Written By: Chloe Wilson, BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed by: KPE Medical Review Board
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: June 19th, 2025
Next Review Due: June 19th, 2027