What actually helps with knee pain?

There are steps you can take to differentiate between common types of Knee pain and what experts recommend for managing them. — Photo: Elliott Jerome Brown Jr./The New York Times

After the back, the knees are the second-most common site of chronic pain in the body. Many people will experience knee pain at some point in their lives, whether from injuries to cartilage and soft tissue as active younger adults, or from wear and tear as they age.

As your largest joint, your knees absorb force when you’re playing sports, taking the stairs and getting into bed. That stress can wear down your joints and, if you already have an injury, lead to pain that can range from uncomfortable to debilitating.

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JOINT EFFORTS IN OVERCOMING PAIN

您可以采取一些措施来区分常见的膝盖疼痛类型，并了解专家推荐的治疗方法。——图片：Elliott Jerome Brown Jr./《纽约时报》

膝盖是继背部之后，人体第二大常见的慢性疼痛部位。许多人一生中都会经历膝盖疼痛，无论是年轻时活跃导致的软骨和软组织损伤，还是随着年龄增长而出现的磨损。

作为人体最大的关节，膝盖在运动、上下楼梯和起床时承受着巨大的压力。这种压力会磨损关节，如果已有伤病，则会导致疼痛，轻则不适，重则难以忍受。

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