Bad pain below knee cap (tibia?) when putting pressure or walking up stairs?!
Question: Bad pain below knee cap (tibia.?) when putting pressure or walking up stairs.?
or anything of that sort
i am 18
this is a slightly stupid statement, but i play guitar in a band, so when we play i get into a power stance, ussually really low.
sometimes afterwords, for a few weeks below my knees get that feeling as if you were to have a bruise and you push on it or apply pressure and it hurts-type of pain
im just curious what it could be, like i said i thought it was like the weight of my body, causing too much pressure and bruising the inside of my knee or hurting something but like it doesnt look bruised, just has that distint feeling of one, it kills to walk up stairs or bend them with weight on them, if there straight, it doesnt hurt, but like getting up, kneeling, stairs, anythign of that hurts
any idea.?
any one else had this or know what it could be thats hurting, and whats worth doing to fix it, its horrible
could it be arthritis.? lol i've never had it and it just popped into my mind
but like i said its only when i guess "neglect" my knees than it slowly heals than it comes back when i put too much pressure again for a while but yeah
thanksHealth Question & Answer
i am 18
this is a slightly stupid statement, but i play guitar in a band, so when we play i get into a power stance, ussually really low.
sometimes afterwords, for a few weeks below my knees get that feeling as if you were to have a bruise and you push on it or apply pressure and it hurts-type of pain
im just curious what it could be, like i said i thought it was like the weight of my body, causing too much pressure and bruising the inside of my knee or hurting something but like it doesnt look bruised, just has that distint feeling of one, it kills to walk up stairs or bend them with weight on them, if there straight, it doesnt hurt, but like getting up, kneeling, stairs, anythign of that hurts
any idea.?
any one else had this or know what it could be thats hurting, and whats worth doing to fix it, its horrible
could it be arthritis.? lol i've never had it and it just popped into my mind
but like i said its only when i guess "neglect" my knees than it slowly heals than it comes back when i put too much pressure again for a while but yeah
thanksHealth Question & Answer
Answers:
You need to see an orthopedist to have your problem properly diagnosed.
One possible cause of your pain is "Chondromalacia patella", or CMP.
Chondromalacia patella is the softening and degeneration of the tissue (cartilage) underneath the kneecap (patella). Chondromalacia patella that occurs in adolescents and young adults is thought to be related to overuse, injury, or too much force on the knee. It is more common in females. Many young people have a a slight problem with the position of the kneecap. Chondromalacia patella may also be a sign of arthritis of the kneecap, which is usually seen in older individuals. People who have previously had a dislocation, fracture, or other injury to the kneecap may be more likely to get chondromalacia.
My daughter recently was diagnosed with Acute CMP due to an injury. Her doctor told me it can also occur during stages of rapid growth. His treatment regime for her: Physical therapy for 6 weeks, a cortisone injection in the knee, ice pack, ibuprofen for inflammation.
Since you say you have difficulty walking up stairs, and your description of your "power stance", I'd say it's very possibly CMP. My daughter was told to avoid climbing more than 3-4 steps at any one time for a few weeks. also, you need to avoid that "power stance" in your performance for the next few weeks. Baby your knee. If you don't see any improvement in a few weeks you should see a doctor.
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One possible cause of your pain is "Chondromalacia patella", or CMP.
Chondromalacia patella is the softening and degeneration of the tissue (cartilage) underneath the kneecap (patella). Chondromalacia patella that occurs in adolescents and young adults is thought to be related to overuse, injury, or too much force on the knee. It is more common in females. Many young people have a a slight problem with the position of the kneecap. Chondromalacia patella may also be a sign of arthritis of the kneecap, which is usually seen in older individuals. People who have previously had a dislocation, fracture, or other injury to the kneecap may be more likely to get chondromalacia.
My daughter recently was diagnosed with Acute CMP due to an injury. Her doctor told me it can also occur during stages of rapid growth. His treatment regime for her: Physical therapy for 6 weeks, a cortisone injection in the knee, ice pack, ibuprofen for inflammation.
Since you say you have difficulty walking up stairs, and your description of your "power stance", I'd say it's very possibly CMP. My daughter was told to avoid climbing more than 3-4 steps at any one time for a few weeks. also, you need to avoid that "power stance" in your performance for the next few weeks. Baby your knee. If you don't see any improvement in a few weeks you should see a doctor.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/...Health Question & Answer
You may have Osgood-Schlatter disease. Don't panic. I have it and I have had Orthotics fitted and I never feel any pain now.
These sites may help.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood-Schlatter...
www.orthosports.com.au/knees_osgood.ht...Health Question & Answer
These sites may help.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood-Schlatter...
www.orthosports.com.au/knees_osgood.ht...Health Question & Answer
You sound like you arthritis of the knee ,Do not ignore it i have had both knees replaced due to it and your knee pain sounds like the same as mine.Get to your doc and ask to have xrays done it could be serious and will only get worse.Get your self a tensor knee brace they help to hold the knee straight and get good shoes,this is very important because if your shoes are worn they will not hold your weigh properly and it aggravates the knees.also there is a rub on the market called myoflex that is odorless and really helps with the pain.It is ten dollars a tube in canada.Best wishesHealth Question & Answer