Inner knee pain after running
Pain on the inside of your knee, also known as mid-knee pain, can prevent you from walking and running normally. The condition is sometimes known as runner's knee, a generalized term for any knee pain that occurs while running. Pain on the inside of the knee can come on suddenly or gradually and can occur without any specific known injury. It can even happen when you're not running. This article describes the symptoms and causes of runner's knee , as well as how the condition is diagnosed and treated. It also explains when more invasive treatments, including surgery, may be needed. Symptoms Runner's knee symptoms can vary, but often include: Pain on the medial (inner) side of the knee joint knee swelling Sharp pains below the kneecap Difficulty running, climbing stairs, or getting up from a sitting position Pain on the inside of the knee is usually intermittent and occurs during running or immediately after running. It can also occur with any activity that puts pressu...