Why Do My Knees Hurt - Claire Robertson

People with back pain may also have other problems and in this episode hear all about knee pain, what the causes are and what you can do about it with expert Claire Robertson. Claire specialises in Patellofemoral pain syndrome and shares great information about what is actually happening in your knee and some great analogies that mean it’s easy to understand how the causes can be different for different people. It’s usually not about a specific event or injury but about a gradual change over time. Claire also explains how to be proactive in choosing the right exercise and movement so that you can build the strength that will make the difference.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Patellofemoral pain syndrome is an umbrella term used about the pain caused when the knee cap rests on the bottom of the femur. It can happen at all different ages for a range of different reasons It can be a vague pain that is aggravated by walking upstairs or an incline. Often it’s about highpoints of pressure rather than damage. It’s about looking at changes that may have affected the load and movement pattern of the knee. Calf tightness can a contributing factor and taking the time to stretch out muscles before walking can make a difference and building up the strength in the quadriceps can help. Treatment is very multifactual depending on the drivers. It’s important to get an accurate assessment and use this as a basis for treatment. If injections are used it creates a window of opportunity to build strength for the long term. It’s about making sure you are doing the right exercise and movement in the right way. Knees are strong and designed to facilitate movement but if you have any pain you should get it checked.   BEST MOMENTS ‘A change in lifestyle can be a factor’ ‘The cause can be different for different people’ ‘Normal knees crack and crunch during movement’   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Back Pain Podcast The Back Pain Podcast recommended products affiliate link https://clairepatella.com

 - Claire’s Blog for patients https://clairepatella.com/category/patients/ Book an appointment to see Claire https://wimbledonclinics.co.uk Twitter- @clairepatella   ABOUT THE HOSTS Dave Elliot Dave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at [email protected] if you have any questions for him. -Instagram   Rob Beaven Rob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better. -Instagram -Twitter   CONTACT METHOD Instagram Twitter Facebook [email protected]    Support the show: https://thebackpainpodcast.com