Why do girls have knee pain?

Many people think that knee pain is something that only older people suffer from. But did you know that although they are young, some people are always troubled by knee pain that comes and goes? They may be suffering from chondromalacia patella. Do you know what chondromalacia patella is? The patella is commonly known as the "kneecap". Patellar softening refers to the degeneration and degeneration of the patellar cartilage due to wear and trauma. It usually manifests as pain in the front of the knee. Therefore, girls must pay more attention to knee pain and seek timely treatment.

Chondromalacia patella is a common disease. A survey of 2,743 people showed a prevalence of 36.2%. "Patellar chondromalacia is most common in young women aged 20 to 40 years old," said Shi Zhencai. One reason is that women exercise less and have weak thigh muscles, so sudden and intense exercise can easily cause wear and tear of the patella. The second reason is that women like to wear high heels. A study in Taiwan shows that when women wear high heels and go up and down stairs, the weight on the patella can reach 7-9 times their body weight. The third reason is that women have wider pelvises, larger femoral inclination angles, and greater pressure on the patella.

However, many young people do not take knee pain seriously. It starts with knee discomfort and weakness, then develops into knee pain, which gets worse with activity, especially when going up and down stairs. At this time, you should seek medical attention immediately. "If not treated, the pain will become more and more severe and even develop into patellofemoral arthritis," Shi Zhencai pointed out.

"In daily life, we must pay attention to protecting the patella, and the sooner the better." Shi Zhencai emphasized that, first of all, do not walk continuously for more than 30 minutes, and alternate between high heels and flat shoes. Secondly, reduce the number of times you go up and down stairs and climb mountains less. Finally, avoid excessive half or full squats, such as lying on the floor to mop the floor.

The above is an introduction to the reasons for knee pain in girls. I believe everyone has understood it. I also want to tell you that if you have suffered from patellar chondromalacia, you must seek treatment in time, but you must also pay attention to physical exercise. You can exercise your knee joints through daily exercise, which can not only relieve pain, but also have a good effect on the treatment of the disease.