Here's Why Your Knee Hurts – Knee Pain Problems & Types by Location
I help you identify the cause of your knee pain by location:
Quadriceps tendon
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Patellofemoral arthritis
Prepatellar bursitis
Patellar tendon
Infrapatellar impingement
Medial arthritis
Meniscus tear
MCL sprain
Pes anserine bursa
Lateral arthritis
IT band
Common peroneal nerve
Baker’s cyst
Trigger points
► Things my patients have found helpful:
Please note that I get a lot of requests and questions about what equipment is ‘best’ for treating a variety of conditions. The following is not meant to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Please use it as a starting point. If you have questions, please discuss with your healthcare provider. With that said, I have tried a number of the products below, but not all. I have included some based on positive feedback from many of my patients. As an Amazon Associate, Dr Peng earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the below affiliate links, you are helping Dr Peng maintain this channel.
*Soft Tissue & Rehab*
Theragun: https://amzn.to/4363zJG
Massage ball: https://amzn.to/40BUC9f
Foam roller: https://amzn.to/4324E5c
Stretching strap: https://amzn.to/3U9a2iQ
TENS unit: https://amzn.to/3mcCqnI
Heating pad: https://amzn.to/40VidSc
Resistance bands: https://amzn.to/3nFyb4C
*Braces & Supports*
Hinged knee brace: https://amzn.to/3U6oyrH
Neoprene knee sleeve: https://amzn.to/3Zzhsgt
Volar wrist brace: https://amzn.to/3KawW55
Thumb spica brace: https://amzn.to/3nHj9vl
Ankle lace up brace: https://amzn.to/3m6iR0u
Tennis/Golfer’s elbow brace: https://amzn.to/3ZEGgE1
Superfeet orthotic inserts: https://amzn.to/436tRf5
*Recommended Textbooks & Resources*
The Trigger Point Manual: https://amzn.to/4340cTt
Trigger Point Wall Charts: https://amzn.to/3zrinVR
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► ABOUT ME
Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He created a YouTube channel and blog to translate cutting edge medical knowledge and clinical research to benefit all those looking to live an active and healthy lifestyle. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.
Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California.
Twitter: @JeffreyPengMD; https://twitter.com/JeffreyPengMD
Website: https://www.jeffreypengmd.com/
► Disclaimer
My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.
I help you identify the cause of your knee pain by location:
Quadriceps tendon
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Patellofemoral arthritis
Prepatellar bursitis
Patellar tendon
Infrapatellar impingement
Medial arthritis
Meniscus tear
MCL sprain
Pes anserine bursa
Lateral arthritis
IT band
Common peroneal nerve
Baker’s cyst
Trigger points
► Things my patients have found helpful:
Please note that I get a lot of requests and questions about what equipment is ‘best’ for treating a variety of conditions. The following is not meant to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Please use it as a starting point. If you have questions, please discuss with your healthcare provider. With that said, I have tried a number of the products below, but not all. I have included some based on positive feedback from many of my patients. As an Amazon Associate, Dr Peng earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the below affiliate links, you are helping Dr Peng maintain this channel.
*Soft Tissue & Rehab*
Theragun: https://amzn.to/4363zJG
Massage ball: https://amzn.to/40BUC9f
Foam roller: https://amzn.to/4324E5c
Stretching strap: https://amzn.to/3U9a2iQ
TENS unit: https://amzn.to/3mcCqnI
Heating pad: https://amzn.to/40VidSc
Resistance bands: https://amzn.to/3nFyb4C
*Braces & Supports*
Hinged knee brace: https://amzn.to/3U6oyrH
Neoprene knee sleeve: https://amzn.to/3Zzhsgt
Volar wrist brace: https://amzn.to/3KawW55
Thumb spica brace: https://amzn.to/3nHj9vl
Ankle lace up brace: https://amzn.to/3m6iR0u
Tennis/Golfer’s elbow brace: https://amzn.to/3ZEGgE1
Superfeet orthotic inserts: https://amzn.to/436tRf5
*Recommended Textbooks & Resources*
The Trigger Point Manual: https://amzn.to/4340cTt
Trigger Point Wall Charts: https://amzn.to/3zrinVR
► Be Active. Live Healthy. Subscribe for more free videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5eiGK1f0A-DecaBqq5emg/featured?sub_confirmation=1
► ABOUT ME
Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He created a YouTube channel and blog to translate cutting edge medical knowledge and clinical research to benefit all those looking to live an active and healthy lifestyle. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.
Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California.
Twitter: @JeffreyPengMD; https://twitter.com/JeffreyPengMD
Website: https://www.jeffreypengmd.com/
► Disclaimer
My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.
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My right knee has almost every symptom. I'm a nurse.
Arthritis is probably the culprit. I need some PT exercises to practice that won't do more damage.
Great informative video. Thank you for teaching us about the knee problems and types.
It would have been so helpful if you’d referred back to the original illustration with the areas highlighted with letters!
Too bad nothing covered my knee pain 😢
Please redo the video using the letters in the thumbnail picture. You would help us a lot more if your content was organized properly. I clicked on your video because of the letters, but then you completely abandon it. This video could have EASILY been much better! Great content and explanations. Just needs to be organized better.
Okay, so I don't have swelling… That's already a good sign and was honestly the only sign I cared about.
I'm 28. I'm pretty sure I'm not supposed to be having this level of pain already.
fabulous young man. now I can sound like I know what I'm talking about.
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“He never uses the thumbnail picture!! 😠 “ Great feedback in the comments! And a great opportunity to make a vid using the thumbnail pix w my PT. Let’s goooo!! What should it be titled??
Thank you 😊 ❤
I was standing for 2 hours due to some chore, and now i have pain at the side of the knee, the inner right side of left knee
Great explanation!
Thanks for this video. Helped me figure out I have a medial meniscus tear
Thank you for this video. I found out I've likely been struggling with both quadriceps tendinopathy and patellar tendinopathy. I'm sure the causes are problems with my squat (shifting feet, pushing too much through the heel, and bouncing out of the hole on heavy reps) and exessive hiking (going for +2 hour-long walks almost every day— I got way too much free time since I quit my job).
Your explanation is great. I totally understand now. Thank you n God bless you.
Great video! Very informative! Thanks 😊
Thumbnail is a lie my friends😂😂
Any recommendations on fat pad issues??
It's like magic. I had terrible pain in my right knee for weeks. I've tried everything possible but nothing has reduced the pain. Until now. A compress with hot vinegar. The pain almost disappeared after a few compresses. Of course, I have to repeat this all the time but I hope it doesn't get to the point like Lindsey Vonn, who got a titanium knee.