What to do if your knee hurts when you bend it?

Posted on by Dominique Stacey

What to do if your knee hurts when you bend it?

5 days ago
If your knee hurts while bending your leg, take it easy. It might be a sign that your legs need to rest. Home remedies like stretching or ice packs can also alleviate pain. See a doctor if the pain is severe or persistent.

What happens if you bend your knee for too long?

Knee instability or weakness. Limited mobility of the knee. Knee swelling. Eventual bruising.

When should you not ignore knee pain?

A snapping, cracking, or popping sound in the knee when there is also pain and swelling is not normal. Ignoring letting it go can cause permanent damage to the knee. A sharp pain and a painful pop could mean an ACL tear, so attention from a doctor is necessary.

How do you check yourself for a torn meniscus?

Self tests for a meniscus tear

  1. Stand on your affected leg.
  2. Bend it slightly.
  3. Twist your body away from your leg.
  4. Twist your body toward the leg.
  5. Pain on torsion away from the leg may indicate a medial meniscus injury – the inside meniscus.

What are 5 symptoms of a knee injury?

What are knee injury symptoms and signs?

  • Knee pain.
  • Swelling.
  • Heat.
  • Redness.
  • Tenderness.
  • Difficulty bending the knee.
  • Problems weight bearing.
  • Clicking or popping sounds.

Is it bad to walk on an injured knee?

Rest your knee and do not exercise. Do not walk on your injured leg if you are told to keep weight off your knee. Rest helps decrease swelling and allows the injury to heal. You can do gentle range of motion exercises as directed to prevent stiffness.

How do I know if I tore a ligament in my knee?

Symptoms can include:

  1. A popping sound (or a popping or snapping feeling) at the time of injury – this can sometimes be heard (or felt) if a ligament is completely torn.
  2. Swelling of your knee.
  3. Pain in your knee.
  4. Tenderness around your knee on touching.
  5. Not being able to use or move your knee normally.

What are the symptoms of a torn tendon in your knee?

What are the symptoms of a kneecap (patella) tendon tear?

  • A tearing or popping sensation.
  • Swelling and inflammation.
  • Tenderness and bruising.
  • Upwards movement of the kneecap towards the thigh.
  • The knee giving way when you walk.