Pain Behind The Knee | Cause, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and advice

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The knee is a complex anatomical structure that must withstand a lot of strain in everyday life. Prevention of knee pain is often about balancing how much load with how much capacity you have in the associated stability muscles. There are many possible diagnoses for pain behind the knee, but fortunately the most common are due to tight muscles and dysfunction in the joints. However, there are some serious diagnoses that one must be wary of - among other things blood clots.

Be sure to check out training video «5 Exercises for Pain behind the Knee» at the bottom of the article. There you can also read comments and input from other readers in the same situation as you.

Relief and load management for pain behind the knee

Pain and discomfort in the kneecap, the area behind the knee, can be a clear sign that your knee needs some extra help and relief. It has been developed for just such purposes knee compression supports which can contribute to both increased stability in the knee, improved microcirculation (which can reduce swelling and fluid accumulation) and injury healing.

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If you want to know more about knee pain, you can read extensively about this in this review article below. This article, on the other hand, is specifically dedicated to pain behind the knee and in the kneecap.

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Diagnoses that can cause back pain

There are a number of diagnoses and possible reasons why you have pain behind the knee - and here we go through them one by one.

Leg cramps: One of the most common causes of back pain

Leg cramps can occur due to impaired function in the leg muscles - which means that they are too tight and that their natural healing ability and blood circulation is reduced. This can cause cramps in the middle of the calf or higher up on the calf closer to the kneecap. Such leg cramps can come on suddenly and feel incredibly sharp. The pain usually lasts only a few seconds or up to a few minutes.

Some other common causes of leg cramps may be:

• dehydration
• Infection
• Liver disease
• Toxins in the blood
• nerve Problems

It is also common for pregnant women to experience more frequent occurrence of leg cramps throughout pregnancy. Drinking fluids regularly throughout the day, as well as massage with magnesium Oil, in combination with daily stretching of the leg muscles, is often enough to stop the majority of leg cramps.

Tips: If you suffer from leg cramps or other muscle cramps during the day or night, then you are recommended magnesium supplements.

Bakers Cyst (enclosed swelling behind the knee)

A Baker's cyst is an encapsulated fluid accumulation that provides a basis for swelling behind the knee of the knee. This cyst can cause local pain, impaired function (because it makes bending difficult) and fluid retention. It is important to note that Baker's cyst is in many cases due to meniscus irritation or meniscus damage.

Such Bakers' cysts may be small and difficult to detect in earlier stages, but as the cyst grows - due to more fluid - it can put direct or indirect pressure on nearby structures, such as muscles, tendons and nerves, thus causing local pain in the area that is pinched.

In later stages, Baker's cyst may be the size of a tennis ball. People affected by this diagnosis can often experience pressure in the back of the knee - and can also provide a basis for sensory changes if the cyst irritates a nerve. Treatment of Baker's cyst will primarily be aimed at improving knee health by strengthening the stability muscles and reducing the impact load on the knee.

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Osteoarthritis

Joint wear in the knee joint and broken cartilage can provide a basis for pain (and swelling) in the back of the knee. Osteoarthritis is a condition that is caused by stress-related wear and tear - and which can make the joint stiff and painful. Other conditions that can cause knee pain are rheumatic arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

Read more: This You Should Know About Osteoarthritis

Runners knee

Running knee is an overuse injury that causes pain in the knee and above / on the back of the kneecap. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is particularly linked to overuse of the hamstrings (hamstrings) on the back of the knee - which means that especially runners, cyclists and sports with a lot of jumping can be affected. This can cause a pain in the back of the knee.

Other symptoms of runners may include:

• The knee (suddenly) gives in
• Weakness of the knee and leg
• Impaired knee and leg mobility
• Crunching and noises when bending the knee

hamstring Injuries

The hamstring muscles are located at the back of the thigh and down towards the knees - they are responsible for bending the knees. An injury to the hamstrings can affect one or more of the muscles in the back of the thigh:

• Biceps femoris
• semitendinosus
• Semimemranosus

Such damage to the muscles can occur due to overload or strain injuries. This can happen if the muscles are stretched too far in relation to their elasticity and mobility. It is especially athletes who run suddenly and very fast - for example football players - who are affected by such hoarding injuries.

Meniscus / meniscus injury / meniscus rupture

The meniscus is a cartilage structure that is partially responsible for cushioning the impact of the knee. This cartilage can be damaged by twisting movements that apply pressure to the given areas. Meniscus injuries can be divided into trauma (due to sudden injury) and degenerative meniscus (wear and tear). In the former, in many cases a sound (popping) can be heard when the damage occurs. The pain caused by the injury can take days before it becomes known.

Meniscus injuries often cause the following symptoms:

• Impaired knee movement
• Weakness and tiredness in the knee and leg
• Swelling around the knee
• The knee gives way or "locks"

Traumatic meniscus injury may have to be treated with surgery, but in case of degenerative meniscus injury, this is not advised in clinical guidelines.

Read more: Meniscus injury / meniscus rupture

Anterior cruciate ligament injury

An anterior cruciate ligament rupture / tearing / injury can make the knee unstable and painful. A tear of the anterior cruciate ligament can go far beyond your stability. Namely, anterior cruciate ligament acts as an internal stabilizer in the knee and the ligament's main purpose is to prevent the knee from hyperextending (going too far back). Anterior cruciate ligament injury is often called ACL injury after the English anterior cruciate ligament. This injury can also cause back pain, as well as swelling.

Like meniscus injuries, you can often hear a "clicking sound" when this type of injury occurs. Tear in the anterior cruciate ligament is normally dependent on surgery to get better.

Read more: Anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL rupture) Symptoms, Exercises and Treatment

Rear cruciate ligament injury

A posterior cruciate ligament rupture / tearing / injury can make the knee unstable and painful. A rupture of the posterior cruciate ligament can cause instability. The posterior cruciate ligament acts as an internal stabilizer in the knee, and the main purpose of the ligament is to prevent the knee from hyper-reflecting (going too far forward).

Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the leg)

A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg. Those who have a blood clot in the lower leg often experience pain when standing upright, but can usually feel persistent pain in the back leg and knee.

Other symptoms of blood clots:

• The skin is reddish and warm when touched
• Local swelling in the area
• Weakness and weariness of the affected leg
• Clearly visible veins

Risk factors for blood clots include obesity, old age, smoking and a sedentary everyday life. This diagnosis requires medical treatment and lifestyle changes - as it can cause blood clots to resolve and cause a stroke or pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal or cause permanent damage.

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Prevention and treatment of back pain

Treatment of the pain behind the knee will depend on the cause. You cannot prevent all types of causes of back pain, but you can at least reduce the risk by following these tips:

• Build up gradually when it comes to training: Many knee injuries occur due to the person becoming too eager and doing "too much in too short a time".
• Think warming and cool down when exercising: Spend time stretching both before and after training.
• Rest your knees after a lot of strain: Sometimes joints and muscles can benefit from a little rest and a possible day of recovery - especially for those who do a lot of sports or get a lot of shock against the knees. You can also train alternatively with training that does not give as high a load on the knees - then e.g. in the form of swimming or yoga.
• Wear good footwear: Discard the old shoes when they start to wear out and make sure you wear quality shoes in everyday life.
• Bruk compression clothing adapted to the knee to stimulate increased blood circulation to the knees if you are constantly experiencing knee pain.

Exercises and Training for Pain Behind the Knee

Exercising stability muscle around the knee can help the body relieve cartilage, ligaments and tendons. By training both strength in nearby muscles, as well as regularly performing movement exercises - such as those shown below - you can maintain good blood circulation and muscular elasticity. We recommend that you try to do these, or similar, exercises daily.

Here is a training program that shows 5 exercises that are often used for pain behind the knee. The exercises can help you maintain circulation in the painful area and contribute to improved functionality.

VIDEO: 5 Exercises for Pain Behind the Knee

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If your pain is caused by extensive osteoarthritis of the knees (advanced osteoarthritis, stage 4), then we recommend that you do the following exercises daily to slow the wear and tear.

VIDEO: 6 Exercises against Significant Knee Arthrosis (Advanced Osteoarthritis of the Knees)

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It is also very important to recognize that a good hip function is essential to properly load the knees. Therefore, it is important that you also do the exercises shown below in this video as well.

VIDEO: 7 Exercises against Osteoarthritis / Wear in the Hip and Knee

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