You can walk around for hours without a problem, then suddenly you encounter a flight of stairs and your knee hurts. Maybe it only hurts when going down, or maybe it hurts going in both directions. This is not uncommon, since climbing and descending stairs puts a different type of stress on your knees than other activities.
Many of us have probably heard someone with chronic joint pain mention how they can feel the weather changing. They may say they can “feel the rain coming”. It’s true that many people often associate sore joints with cold, rainy weather. These same people may think that warm weather can make sore joints feel better.
Knee pain is a common issue that can affect people of all ages and lifestyles – from athletes to people just going about their daily activities. Whether caused by injury, overuse, or underlying conditions like arthritis, knee pain can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life. The good news is you don’t always need medications or invasive treatments for relief.