I have had knee pain when exercising for a few years and ive been doing r.i.c.e to help with the pain. it helps for a little while but every time i dance, the pain keeps coming back and recently ive had minor swelling. what could be the problem?

Meniscal disease: DegeneratIve knee disease may have damaged the meniscus between the tibia and femur. Repeated ‘trauma’ can cause your symptoms by allowing a grinding effect between these bones, consider isometric exercises for knee strengthening and an off loading brace to stop the ‘grinding’. Topical Voltaren Gel 2-4 times daily and/or oral NSAIDS may also help. I suspect you maybe seeing an Ortho doc soon,