Knee Joint Pain - Causes and Everyday Care

Whether it's a dull ache or a sharp pain, knee pain is a common problem in older adults. One study of adults over 50 found that one in four suffers from knee pain. And, nearly two-thirds had some type of knee pain during the 12-year study period. Knee joint pain is often caused by overuse. Pain in the knee joint may often be due to a form of arthritis. It may also be due to bursitis, tendonitis, sprain, or fracture. Knee pain is a very common complaint. While painful and frustrating, the good news is that many causes of knee pain are very manageable.

Arthritis and Knee Joint Pain

The two most common types of arthritis that affect the knee joint are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis develops as a result of "wear and tear" of the cartilage in the knee. This type of arthritis is more common in people over the age of 50. As knee cartilage deteriorates, pain develops. It often gradually escalates from a sharp pain that worsens with knee movement to a constant dull, aching pain.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where a person's immune system attacks multiple joints in the body. Pain, swelling, redness, and warmth over the kneecap may develop. Unlike osteoarthritis, knee pain from rheumatoid arthritis tends to improve with an increase in activity.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes the joints to become inflamed, which leads to pain and stiffness. RA often begins in the hands and feet first. It often affects the same joints on both sides of your body. Articular cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones. It allows the joints to move smoothly. As we age, it gradually decreases. That is when knee joint pain may begin to appear.

Other Causes of Joint Pain in the Knee

There are four primary ligaments in your knee—two collateral ligaments and two cruciate ligaments. A direct blow to the knee or a fall can cause injuries to these ligaments. Usually, a popping noise is heard, along with sudden swelling, and a giving out of the knee with this type of injury.

Patellar tendonitis refers to inflammation of the patellar tendon. This is a large tendon that connects your kneecap to the top of your shinbone. Patellar tendonitis is more common in people who engage in sports or activities that require frequent running and jumping. Often times, people with this condition describe a constant dull pain that becomes sharp with activity.

Prepatellar bursitis - Your prepatellar bursa is a fluid-filled sac. It is located right over the kneecap. Prepatellar bursitis is when the bursa becomes inflamed. It is most commonly caused by people who frequently kneel, like gardeners, plumbers, or floor installers.

Less common knee joint pain could be from an infection, gout, bone spurs, kneecap fracture, knee cysts, or tumor. These maladies would need to be diagnosed by a medical professional.

Home Remedies for Knee Joint Pain

• Weight management - Follow a healthy diet built around whole foods.
• Physical activity, including yoga, walking, cycling, and water exercise. Exercise and stretching are an essential part of living well with arthritis.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or aspirin, which can bring temporary relief
• Prescription medications for more severe pain
• Corticosteroid injections
• Applying heat and cold pads
• Using a cane or walker to help you balance
• Acupuncture
• Using a topical joint care lotion like Motion Lotion, which absorbs quickly and supports everyday joint comfort.
• Taking a quality joint supplement, which may help support joint structure and everyday joint comfort.

Joint support supplements may help support joint mobility, a healthy inflammatory response, cartilage and joint structure, everyday flexibility, and the lubricating fluids in the knee joint.

How Flexcin Supports Everyday Joint Comfort

With ingredients like cetyl myristoleate (CM8) and more familiar joint-support ingredients like glucosamine, MSM, bromelain, and collagen, Flexcin is a daily supplement that may help support mobility, a healthy inflammatory response, and cartilage and joint structure. The Flexcin Motion Lotion is a topical joint care lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin over the joint and supports everyday joint comfort in the knee.

At Flexcin we have been making all-natural joint care supplements since the year 2000, and have helped thousands of people take a more active role in their joint health. We provide US-made supplements with ingredients chosen to support a healthy inflammatory response and to support cartilage and joint structure. And, we offer it at a no-risk 90-day trial. If you try Flexcin and are unsatisfied with the results after taking it for three months, simply return the empty bottles for a full refund less shipping and handling.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new supplement.