Pain Under Kneecap
Runners knee refers to knee pain that starts behind or around your kneecap. You may also hear it called preachers knee Dislocated kneecap. Knee Pain Causes Treatment And When To See A Doctor Typically affects adolescentsWorse with sports activities such as kicking jumping and running. Pain under kneecap . Chondromalacia is a common cause of knee cap pain especially in young adults and adolescents. That leads to pain and swelling. This condition is common in active adults. The underside of the kneecap or patella is covered in cartilage that can become irritated if there is excessive rubbing between the kneecap and femur bone. Often the exact site of the pain cannot be pinpointed. It is often very tender to touch. Often follows a growth spurt. The pain is typically aggravated by activities that cause compression around the patellofemoral joint including biking weight-lifting and the most common running. Medial knee pain typically occurs because of a deterioration of...