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Support your upper body with your hands, and cross your free leg over the target leg for additional balance. Starting at your belt line, slowly roll down the side of your leg towards the knee. Pause for 3-5 seconds at any sore points along the way. Roll back up your leg from the knee, making sure you roll back over the side of the hip to the top of the hip bone. Foam roll for approximately 2 minutes in total. Repeat on the opposite leg.\n\nFoam Roller for the Lower Extremities:\nThe foam roller is a self-massage tool used to reset injured proprioceptors in muscle bellies. 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","logo":{"url":"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/ytc\/AIdro_lcwAaiA-qrSVv3qHCs2-VF9r469t3mnEtebhVVOWqJkbs=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj","width":800,"height":800,"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Rnm5D35uIx0#VideoObject_publisher_logo_ImageObject"}},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Rnm5D35uIx0#VideoObject_potentialAction","target":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Rnm5D35uIx0&t={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"},"interactionStatistic":[[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Rnm5D35uIx0#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_WatchAction","interactionType":{"@type":"WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":586}]]},"about":["Blogs"],"wordCount":818,"articleBody":" Your knees are an essential part of your life. Whether playing sports or just walking around the grocery store, your knees help keep you moving. It\u2019s no surprise, that knee pain can very quickly affect your daily routine. According to the Cleveland Clinic, around 18 million people a year seek treatment from a physician or hospital for knee pain. That\u2019s people of all ages, genders, and activity levels, who for one reason or another, are limited by knee-pain. It only makes sense that no one singular cause is responsible. Understanding some simple facts about\u00a0knee pain\u00a0can help guide you in choosing the best treatment and prevention methods. Many of us already know the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis (OA) such as stiffness, grinding, swelling, or poor range of motion; but what about other causes? \u201cMore often than not, people with OA have additional issues going on contributing to their knee pain that they may not be aware of,\u201d says Russ Riggs, MD, clinic director of Reflex. In some cases, a previous condition may even\u00a0increase the likelihood of developing OA\u00a0later in life. OA affects over 30 percent of the population but being proactive in seeking treatment can still help.\u00a0\u201cEarly effective treatment of conditions related to injury of inflammation can be one of the best ways to prevent significant OA down the road,\u201d Riggs says. Common Causes of Knee Pain We Typically See in the Clinic Bursitis Common Signs:\u00a0Tenderness, swelling (also \u201ctight or full feeling) and warm to the touch. There are small, fluid-filled sacs that surround the knee joint at different points called bursae.\u00a0Bursae provide cushioning and a lubricating effect at various pressure points between the bones in the knees, which reduces friction when you move. Inflamed bursae can swell up causing pain. Possible causes are overuse (even standing for long periods), trauma (such as a fall), or even infection. Possible Treatments:\u00a0Rest, ice and steroid injections. IT Band Syndrome Common Signs:\u00a0Pain along the upper outside edge of the knee, possibly up to the hip. Regular athletes like cyclists, runners, and anyone else who repeatedly bends and straightens their knees are those most likely to have issues with the IT band. The iliotibial band (or IT band) is simply a long band of tissue that runs down the side of the hip and attaches to the side of the knee. Although the pain can be quite cumbersome, the IT band can be easily treated with a little-reduced activity, using a\u00a0foam roller along the outside of the leg and knee, and seeking help from your physical therapist, says Dr. Riggs. Possible Treatments:\u00a0Foam Rolling and\u00a0Physical Therapy. Torn Meniscus Common Signs:\u00a0Sensation of \u201clocking or catching\u201d, sharp pain with specific movements and swelling. The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilaginous cushion that sits between the leg and thigh bone of the knee. For younger, or active people a tear is most often caused by some sort of trauma or aggressive pivoting of the knee, such as in athletes playing baseball, tennis, or soccer. Surgery used to be a common treatment after a traumatic tear, but unless the knees are locking or catching most\u00a0new research\u00a0shows that\u00a0conservative treatment\u00a0is the best to manage a meniscus tear. As we age a torn meniscus can be from normal wear-and-tear degeneration or a sign of untreated Osteoarthritis. Possible Treatments:\u00a0Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)\u00a0and\u00a0Bracing. ACL Tear Common Signs:\u00a0Sudden popping followed by pain and instability and swelling. Athletes are the people most likely to tear or rupture their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This injury is commonly seen in sports that involve sudden stops, pivoting, jumping, or planting the foot too quickly (such as basketball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball). Over 50% of ACL ruptures are associated with meniscal tears\u00a0and both are commonly associated with the development of osteoarthritis. Possible Treatments:\u00a0Bracing,\u00a0Physical Therapy\u00a0and Surgical Repair Tendinitis Common Signs:\u00a0Specific pain below the knee or above the kneecap. Tendinitis is an overuse injury caused by inflammation most commonly in the patellar tendon or quadriceps tendon. Small tears or inflammation of the knee tendons can also occur if the surrounding muscles have been trained improperly or underused. It\u2019s not uncommon to see someone who\u2019s been relatively inactive develop tendinitis. This is because their muscles have weakened, and it puts a great deal of stress on the tendons. Reducing or modifying repetitive activity for a short time can help give the tendon time to cool down. Possible Treatments:\u00a0Rest, Ice,\u00a0Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)\u00a0and Athletic Bracing Do any of these symptoms seem familiar? Don\u2019t let knee pain keep you on the sidelines. Call to\u00a0schedule an evaluation\u00a0with one of our knee experts at 503.719.6783."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blogs","item":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"5 Types of Knee Pain NOT Caused by Arthritis","item":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/5-types-of-knee-pain-not-caused-by-arthritis\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]