Inflammation plays an important role in many cases of knee pain. If your knee feels swollen, stiff, warm, tight, or sore after activity, inflammation may be contributing to your symptoms. For patients with knee osteoarthritis, inflammation can make pain more noticeable and daily movement more difficult. Understanding inflammation can help patients recognize when knee pain…
It is common to feel tired after a busy day, but knee pain and swelling after normal activity should not be ignored. If your knee becomes sore, tight, puffy, or stiff after walking, standing, stairs, or exercise, the joint may be irritated. For many patients, pain and swelling after activity may be connected to knee…
Many people think of knee osteoarthritis as simple wear and tear. While cartilage changes are a major part of the condition, inflammation also plays an important role. Inflammation can contribute to pain, swelling, stiffness, and the ups and downs many patients feel from day to day. If you have knee osteoarthritis, understanding inflammation can help…
