Question 1

knee creaking, stiffness and pain started suddenly?

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Probably nothing: We all get pain creaking of joints without any significant pathology; would seek help if symptoms persisit.

Question 2

i've been getting stiffness and pain in my knees. what can i do to help stop this?

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Need a diagnosis: You need to see your physician. A history and examination will help clarify what  you have. Imaging like X-ray, ultrasound or MRI may help clarify the diagnosis. A rheumatologist  can help you decide.

Question 3

how can i relieve knee stiffness?

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dtermine the cause: First of all, you should determine the cause. I would suggest an orthopedic or rheumatologic consultation. Avoid medications if it is not a big issue. Specific exercises may help.

Question 4

what are some causes of knee stiffness?

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Arthritis, effusion: Arthritis and a simple knee effusion ("water on the knee") or swelling can lead to knee stiffness.

Question 5

how can i reduce knee stiffness / pain?

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Stretch exercise: Regular stretching and exercise, ice after exercise, occasional nsaids, low impact exercise, avoid deep squats and lunges with knee pain. Hydration is very important for cartilage health. Bicycles and elliptical machines are safe for most

Question 6

what could be causing my knee stiffness?

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Number of reasons -: Like an injury to it, bleeding into the joint, or fluid build up from any cause, a fracture of the bones making the knee joint, pulled muscles, strained ligaments around the knee.
Could you provide more details as to how it developed? Any injury, any immobility for any reasons, etc, etc.
Thanks!

Question 7

what are some causes of major knee stiffness?

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Trauma,Arthritis: Injuries, osteoarthritis, surgery, bleeding into the joint from coagulopathies or blood thiners, gout, other forms of arthritis.

Question 8

what can i do about knee stiffness in teenagers?

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Stretch: Knee stiffness in teenagers if not associated with redness and swelling is typically related to tight  hamstrings, quads, and calf muscles.  Teenagers are still in their growth phase.  Bones grow faster than muscles and tendons so it is not unusual for these to become tight as teenagers become taller.  A good stretching program can be very helpful.  Remember stretching needs to be done daily.

Question 9

what can cause knee stiffness / pain when i wake up?

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Arthritis: Morning stiffness is very common in degenerative arthritis in the joint

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: knee stiffness?

Accepted Answer

See below: There is a normal range of motion in the knee.  A "stiff" knee typically refers to either a range of motion that is significantly below normal, or a knee that has an abnormally high resistance to motion within a normal range.

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