The pain. It’s what gets our attention. It’s uncomfortable, but without it we wouldn’t know exactly what needs ‘fixing’. When pain occurs in the knee, our mobility is affected and we can’t always do what we used to do. Why does my knee hurt when I walk ? Some knee pain can be the result of injury or accident. However, most knee pain while walking is the result of osteoarthritis. What is OA and why does my knee hurt? Osteoarthritis (also
You aren’t ready for knee surgery and still want as much life out of your knee as possible. There are still many options out there: Medication Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help with knee swelling, pain, and stiffness due to knee osteoarthritis. Long-term NSAID use should always be discussed with your physician. Injections: Cortisone shots are given to reduce knee inflammation, pain, and swelling associated with knee osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid injections are given to lubricate the knee, improve mobility, and reduce