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Doctors Explain the Common Reasons Your Knees Hurt and the Best Strategies For Fixing It (opens in a new tab)

menshealth.com · 2026-10-15

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Claim 1 of 8Not checkedTwists, turns, and pivots can injure the meniscus, and a pop is described as a telltale sign of a torn ACL.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 8Not checkedSudden increases in training volume can cause swelling and pain in the patellar tendon because microtears take time to heal and can keep recurring if the tendon is constantly overloaded.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 8Not checkedWith age, the cartilage lining the ends of the bones can wear down and cause osteoarthritis, with genetics, obesity, alignment issues, old injuries, and bad luck contributing to faster degeneration in some people.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 8Not checkedSevere swelling, giving way, or locking/catching are presented as signs that knee pain may reflect internal damage or a ligament or meniscus tear and should prompt a doctor visit.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 8Not checkedThe article says physical therapy can help strengthen muscles and address biomechanical contributors to knee pain, sometimes after anti-inflammatory medication makes therapy possible.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 6 of 8Not checkedOTC compression braces are described as possible reminders to be careful, but the article says the scientific data suggests braces probably do less than people think.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 7 of 8Not checkedThe article says most knee pain that begins without a traumatic event can be treated without surgery, and that rest alone does not reliably fix knee pain.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 8 of 8Not checkedThe article recommends consistent loading, strength training, cardio, and weight reduction to lower stress on the knees and maintain stability and alignment.View evidenceHide evidence

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