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Chondromalacia can cause knee pain to worsen on stairs. In fact, this condition may cause knee pain only on stairs. Osteoarthritis and ITBS are other possible explanations. Fortunately, patients can relieve pain by resting the knee, strengthening the surrounding muscles, and bracing the knee.

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Massaging scar tissue is often performed by trained physical therapists. However, correct techniques can be taught and learned so that the patient may perform scar tissue mobilization on themselves. Learning how to break up scar tissue in the knee is important to maintaining healthy knees after an injury or surgery.

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Here, we'll discuss ten different knee injuries (from falls on concrete or other causes). Some injuries are minor; others are severe. But any of them can worsen if not cared for properly.

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Several reasons could explain why your knee hurts when sitting. These include sitting too long or sitting in an awkward position. Poorly positioned furniture can also contribute. Finally, certain underlying conditions, like chondromalacia and arthritis, are associated with knee pain while sitting.

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When you wear a knee brace, it should be snug enough that it doesn't move, wiggle, or slip down your leg. However, it shouldn't be too tight that you can no longer slip in two fingers under the brace's strap.

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