Knee Aches When Bending - Does the Pain

Have You Bent Out of Shape? Special Report

on Braces
Does the idea of bending your knee sound painful?

Sure, you have heard of athletes having knee aches and pains when they perform extreme sports,
or overuse their knees. But those of us that are not professional athletes can suffer from pain
when your leg is bent as well. Many normal, healthy, active people have aches and pains when
their knees are bent.

1.) What is the cause of the problem, if your knee aches when it is bent?

One very common cause of this symptom is Patellofemoral Syndrome. In very basic terms, the
upper and lower leg bones (femur and tibia) are held together by various ligaments and muscles.
The leg bends at the area where these two bones meet. In order for the leg to bend properly, the
knee cap must move up and down in the femoral groove, located at the bottom of your thigh
bone. If there is malalignment of your patella, as your leg bends, this can cause you a great deal
of pain.

Of course, Patellofemoral Syndrome is only one of several possible causes if your knee aches
when bent, and it is generally advisable to have your symptoms evaluated by your physician in
order to accurately determine the cause. In the meantime, however, if you are looking for relief
from the pain, using a knee brace can help.

2.) Knee Braces - Take Your Stability To The Next Level

Braces are designed to help lend support to the knee joint and surrounding muscles and
ligaments, relieving the stress placed on the patella when the knee is in a bent position. A
properly fitting brace can also help keep the knee cap in its proper position within the groove,
thus helping to minimize the irritation when the knee cap is under pressure. In these ways, a
support can be great to help relieve the ache you may feel when your knee is bent.

Knee braces do not have to be custom made to fit you properly. Many available braces are
adjustable and designed to fit almost every person's knee. Moreover, there are many styles to
choose from, some soft and flexible, others more firm and restrictive. These supports should be
considered if you want to support your knee, because they can greatly reduce pain and add
meaningful support.

Do not wait for the pain to go away by itself. If you believe that you can benefit from increased
stability and pain reduction, you should check out a knee support today.
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