Many people report weakness after knee replacement surgery, noting that their legs feel unusually tired or unsteady despite potential improvements in pain management and other aspects of their recovery.
If you’ve ever known someone who has arthritis, then you know how painful it can be. When the joints become inflamed, they swell and become stiff, causing pain and general discomfort.
If your knee pain started suddenly, or soon after a particular movement you made, then you may already have a good idea of how it happened — even if you don’t know exactly what the problem is.
Inflammation is the body’s natural and necessary response to cell damage caused by trauma or injury, chemicals and other toxins, pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, and other irritants. It’s the way the body starts to heal itself.
It’s not unusual for people who are in their fifties or older to experience hip pain. The decades can take a toll on a person’s bones, muscles and joints, leading — in some cases — to osteoarthritis.
If you’re experiencing knee pain from squatting motions, sitting, or knee flexion, there is a possibility that your knee’s ligaments, tendons, or cartilage have been damaged or degraded.
Dr. Shane Martin
