What might be causing my knee pain and what should i do about it? i have pain along the outside of my l knee that only hurts when i go up and down stairs or move from a sitting to standing position. there is no redness or swelling. i have not done anyt

You : You can try taking nsaid's such as advil (ibuprofen) (as long as you can tolerate those medications), ice the area, wear a knee brace, or try physical therapy.

Patello-femoral synd: This could be due to a common condition called patello-femoral syndrome that causes knee pain that is especially worse going up and down stairs.This is due to inflammation and minor injury to the patellar tendon that connects your quadriceps (thigh) muscle to the upper part of patella (knee cap). It is most effectively treated with help from a physical therapist to strengthen and stretch quads.

Several options: This can be from patella tendonitis, knee cap arthritis, meniscus tears, lateral compartment arthritis, quad tendonitis, it band syndrome for starters. Get an examination and an orthopedic surgeon can help.

NEED FOR CUSHION!: Most shoes aren't always what is bad, usually it's the crummy insoles they come with! there are many possible reasons that you may have painful feet, but try cushioning arch supports like spenco polysorb cross-trainers(http://www.Spenco.Com/products/footcare/poly-sorb). If these don't help, see a podiatrist.... Also try an otc anti-inflammatory, like aleve (naproxen).