A study of patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis looked at the effects of massage. Those who received a 60-minute Swedish massage once or twice a week for two months reported less pain and improved knee function. The researchers concluded that “massage therapy seems to be efficacious.”
What is the common spot for knee pain?
Pain at the kneecap Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS): PFPS is a common cause of knee pain. People typically develop PFPS after vigorous physical activities that strain the knee. People with PFPS feel pain at the front of the knee and around or behind the kneecap.
What is the spot on my knee that hurts?
Pain on the front of the knee can be due to bursitis, arthritis, or softening of the patella cartilage as in chondromalacia patella. Pain on the sides of the knee is commonly related to injuries to the collateral ligaments, arthritis, or tears to the meniscuses.
