19/06/2023
Going upstairs can be uncomfortable or even painful; however, going downstairs puts much more pressure on the knees because when you go down, the force on your kneecap is 3.5 times your body weight.
Apart from the weight, there are other causes too which are as follows:
1.) Knee Osteoarthritis
Over time, the cartilage that cushions your knee joint can degenerate, causing the bones to move without adequate cushioning, which leads to inflammation, pain and stiffness.
2.) Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This syndrome is also known as jumper's knee or runner's knee. This syndrome occurs when irregular movement occurs in your patella (your knee cap), causing damage to the soft tissues around your knee joint.
3.) Ligament Injury
Ligaments like the ACL connect to the knee. If you have had an injury where these ligaments are torn or sprained, it will cause pain when using the stairs.
4.) Muscle Strain
Minor muscle injuries are not usually serious; they heal with time, but if the affected muscles are near the knee, this can cause pain while going downstairs.
5.) IT Band Syndrome
The Iliotibial (or IT band) is a tendon that runs from the pelvis to the top of the shin bone and over the side of the knee. So, when you perform repetitive knee-bending activities like running, hiking, etc., your IT band gets inflamed, resulting in severe knee pain.
If you suffer from any of these conditions and want to know how regenerative treatments can help you relieve your knee pain, book a consultation with our regenerative experts today.
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