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Pain in the Veins Behind the Knee After Brisk Walking
When you think of knee pain during or after walking or jogging, what likely comes to mind is pain in the front of the knee or below the kneecap. W...
Vitamin B & Joint Pain
Two B vitamins – B-3 and B-5 – may relieve some types of joint pain. But taking B vitamins in high doses puts you at risk for serious side effects...
How to Use a Knee Immobilizer
A knee immobilizer is a type of brace worn on the leg to lock the knee in extension and prevent motion of the joint. According to the American Aca...
Causes of Radiating Joint Pain
Overview
Numerous conditions can cause radiating joint pain. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, joint pain, including radiati...
My Knees Hurt After Skiing
Alpine and cross-country skiing are exhilarating sports, but the exhilaration may mask a muscle strain or injury. Knee pain may occur hours after ...
Ligament Tear & Knee Hyperextension
A ligament tear as the result of hyperextending your knee can vary from partial to severe. Symptoms can be severe and interfere with future exerci...
Exercises to Support the MCL and ACL of the Knee
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and anterior collateral ligament (ACL) are located in the knee joint. Both the MCL and ACL help connect the t...
Exercises for Limbering Up Stiff Joints
If you wake up in the morning with stiff joints, or your joints stiffen when you have to sit for a while in a car or on a plane, exercising can he...
Exercises to Help Loosen a Stiff Knee
Arthritis or another medical condition could be the cause of a stiff knee. Overuse of the joints and muscles in your knee can also cause stiffness...
Massage Techniques for a Damaged ACL
A damaged or torn anterior cruciate ligament is a very painful condition in which the ligament that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone of yo...