02/04/2026
Symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner’s knee usually are an aching, dull pain in the front of your knee and around the kneecap. Your knee may also make “popping” sounds or have a grinding sensation when walking or bending. Misalignments, prior injuries, muscle tightness, muscle weakness, and repetitive movements (i.e., jumping, running) can all cause patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Walking upstairs, squatting, climbing or any type of activity that includes bending often exacerbates this condition. This is because these activities tend to put stress directly on the knee. Even sitting for long periods of time can increase pain levels due to the extra pressure. When the spine is in proper alignment, your body is in balance, body weight is evenly distributed on the joints, and you have complete range of motion. Pain, inflammation, and loss of mobility occur when a joint or vertebrae is out of the correct position. When this happens, the body naturally compensates by altering movement to another area or favoring one side. This creates an unevenness that throws off your equilibrium when walking or performing basic movements. Like spinal segments, extremities (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles) can also shift out of proper alignment. If your hip, leg, or low back is misaligned, you may be more likely to develop patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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