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Chronic knee pain is something that I struggle with every day so I was really interested in the segment that aired on the Today show. I was so surprised by some of the statistics they shared – more than 20 million Americans suffer with knee problems and it is the single-most common reason people see orthopedic specialists. They also said that it’s the hardest-working, most complex joint in the entire human body so it’s no wonder it takes a beating.
They mentioned some warning signs to look out for. Consider seeing your medical professional if you experience any of the following:
- Inability to bear weight
- Rapid knee swelling
- Inability to bend your knee
- Persistent pain for more than two weeks
They didn’t really give many suggestions for what to do to make knee pain more bearable but it is good to identify the signs that things could be wrong.