Exercises and Workouts - Four Common Causes Of Knee Pain

 Painful knees are by far one of the most aggravating conditions for anyone serious about their fitness activities. Even if you're just a weekend warrior, getting knocked down by knee pain is never fun. But still it happens again and again.

By understanding the common causes of knee pain, you can avoid these problems in the future. Let's take a closer look...

1. Improper foot support. The first problem that is likely to lead to knee pain for many is improper foot support. Now it can come from…

inappropriate footwear for the given activity, or

new shoes, or

it can come from the mistake of not getting custom orthotics if you need them.

If you are someone who suffers from knee pain that has been chronic and you know you have high arches, it may be time to get some extra support. Having custom braces made is your best defense against knee pain.

2. Solid muscles on the line. Another common cause of knee pain is very tight muscles on the line, which means tight muscles in the thighs or hamstrings. When these muscles are tight, they are much more likely to pull on the tendons and ligaments that attach in and around the knee joint. This in turn causes pain that will not subside until these muscles are relaxed.

One of the reasons why foam rolling after every workout is vital is that foam rolling helps keep your muscles relaxed, which in turn allows you to avoid soreness.

3. Overuse injuries. Overuse injuries are one of the most common injuries in active individuals and contribute to many knee injuries. Whether it's too early or you haven't paid enough attention to getting the rest your body needs, overuse injuries will weaken the tissues and eventually lead to poor knee health and discomfort.

The best thing to do here is rest - and plan your schedule better next time to get the rest and recovery you need.

4. Incorrect alignment. Finally, the last common cause of knee pain to consider is improper alignment. Consider perhaps not allowing your knee to move properly over your toes. If your toes move in or out of the knee joint, then this could create a sheer force on the knee ligament and lead to unwanted pain.

Here are the top four reasons why your knees may be painful, and what you can do to reverse the problem. There's no doubt that knee pain is debilitating, but with the right approach, it's likely to be manageable.

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