Knee Pain Relief: Exercises, Medications & Self-Care Tips

Wondering what might be causing your knee pain and how to best manage it? Here, experts break down the common causes and ways that knee pain manifests, and the symptoms that can strike. Plus, discover how to find relief for your knee pain with stretches, exercises, self-care strategies and certain medications and painkillers. What is knee pain? According to Beaumont Health Systems, knee pain includes: Mild, moderate or severe pain Shooting pain A dull, aching feeling Burning sensations Dr. James Bicos, orthopedic sports medicine fellowship director at Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich., said that knee pain can show up in a few key places. “Typically for knee pain, a lot of people come in and point to the kneecap. The other part is on the inside part of the knee, you know, and that’s a common area that there’s cartilage tears,” he explained. RELATED: 10 Exercises That Decrease Knee Pain Knee pain causes In addition to everyday wear and tear, Beaumont Health says knee pain can be caused by: Arthritis Tendonitis Dislocated kneecap A break or fracture Patellofemoral pain syndrome (kneecap pain) Iliotibial band syndrome (tendon irritation) Meniscus tear Infection Pain in the foot or hip that...