Knee Pain

The knee is a self-repairing synovial joint and the shock-absorbing cartilage which protects it can replenish as we subject our knees to knocks, jars and stretches. The human knee has its limits though and cartilage production slows down with age. Persistent over-stressing and injuries will cause it to break down faster than it can repair itself. The causes of knee pain include injuries, mechanical problems or arthritic or degenerative changes.