Knee pain is felt by many people when climbing stairs....Approximately 25% of people feel this pain frequently, which limits many daily activities. Various reasons can contribute to causing knee pain when climbing stairs, which we will examine in the following possible reasons and treatment solutions. What are the causes of knee pain when climbing stairs? ### chondromalacia Chondromalacia, or soft patella, occurs when the cartilage beneath the kneecap is damaged. Chondromalacia may be caused by a number of factors, including the following: - injury or impact to the kneecap - articular rheumatism - dislocation of the kneecap - kneecap disharmony - Excessive use of the knee joint Symptoms of this disease are felt in the form of pain in the front, in the middle of the knee joint and behind the kneecap. Pain occurs when going up and down the stairs and also when you sit for a long time with bent knees. Sometimes such conditions cause the knee joint to pop out.. If you have such symptoms, it may be due to overuse of the knee joint. Read more: Cause and treatment of knee pain while sitting ### osteoarthritis Knee arthritis is a condition in which the articular cartilage that is a cushion between the bones is destroyed. This condition occurs due to aging and wear and tear of the knee. As the cartilage between the knees wears away, the space between the bones naturally enlarges, causing these symptoms: - Pain in the knee joint and pain worsens with activity - Stiffness and swelling in the knee joint - limited movement - locking of the knee or stiffness of its joint Arthritis is a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse over time.. As symptoms progress, it may become difficult for you to go up and down stairs. ### Ligament damage In addition to arthritis and runner's knee, another reason that may cause knee pain when climbing stairs is ligament damage. The knee joint is connected by very strong tissue bands called ligaments. The four main ligaments in the knee joint are as follows: - Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) - Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) - posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) - medial collateral ligament (MCL) Damage to these ligaments can lead to swelling, pain and instability in the knee joint. Ligament injuries often occur due to a sudden change in direction following weight bearing on the knee, such as a sports injury. What is the treatment for knee pain when climbing stairs? Depending on the cause of such a condition, there are various methods of relief....for example, in most cases, chondromalacia can be treated with physiotherapy....Physiotherapy helps to strengthen the muscles around the kneecap and improve knee alignment. For osteoarthritis, treatments include weight loss, injections into the knee joint and the use of pain relievers. In some cases, surgery may be recommended to repair ligament damage or replace the damaged knee joint. Also, strengthening the muscles around the knee joint helps to stabilize the joint and prevent further damage.. If you have knee pain, be sure to see a pain specialist to find out and get the best non-surgical treatment. Read more: Definitive treatment of knee pain What are prevention strategies? If you often feel knee pain, there are strategies you can consider to prevent knee pain when climbing stairs: - When going up or down the stairs, you should put your whole foot on the step. - Knees and toes should be in the same line. - Avoid putting all your weight on one leg. In addition to these things, you can take help from the railings on the side of the stairs when going up and down the stairs.. because it reduces the pressure caused by the weight on the knees... To reduce pressure on the knee, wear standard shoes with a proper arch. Why do my outer knees hurt when I climb stairs? Repeated pressure on the knee can cause femoral patellar pain syndrome called chondromalacia. This disease is the breakdown of the cartilage under the kneecap. How long does it take to recover from chondromalacia patella? Depending on your overall health and the severity of the injury, you may recover within weeks or months. However, you should be aware that about half of people who experience this condition may have symptoms for two to eight years.