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Knee pain: when to move more and when to see a specialist

Most knee pain improves with the right exercise. A few signs mean it's time for an orthopaedic opinion.

Knee pain: when to move more and when to see a specialist

Strengthening the muscles around the knee often helps more than rest.

Usually helpful

Straight-leg raises, cycling, swimming and quadriceps work. Start gently and stop if pain sharpens.

See a specialist if

Your knee locks or gives way, swells after an injury, can't take weight, or pain wakes you at night for weeks.

Options

Physiotherapy and weight management come first, then injections, arthroscopy and, for advanced arthritis, joint replacement.

This article is general information from Lumi Hospital and isn't a substitute for a consultation. If symptoms are severe or sudden, call +91 00000 00001.

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