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hi, iv meant to comment on this for ages. I'm only 15 but i've got really clicky knee's. I know it's something do with the cartilage in the knee because a doctor said. they hurt sometimes, very rarely, but quite often i find running hard and it takes me much longer to loosen up before i fell comfortable to get going as my legs feel heavy and tired. Does anyone know how i can help this? What exactly is the problem and why does it only hurt every now and again? And what streches are there if any?
oh and if it helps i used to be rather large a few years ago so i dont know if that weakend it
thanks
 
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It could be many things Phil, including... you just have clicky knees ;)

Did the doctor say 'cartilage' or 'meniscus'?

Did he mention 'tear' or 'fluid' by any chance?
 
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I have 'clicky' knees along with every other joint (my ankles are by far the worse though), I've never really had a problem from it, apart from getting a few odd looks from mates etc when getting up in the mornings and clicking my way downstairs etc.
 
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No worries Phil... sounds like you'll live :laugh:

Synovial fluid is secreted from the synovial membrane, which is then absorbed by the articular cartilage. The articular cartilage becomes 'fatter', promoting freer movement in the joint and better shock absorption.

Your fluid is probably quite 'thick'. Drink plenty of water to dilute the fluid allowing easier absorption.
 
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phil2oo8 said:
now i think about it i cant remember meniscus but something like medical or medial?
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I think the doctor was trying to tell you that the problem is worse on the 'inside' sides of your knee.
 
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It will help Phil but make sure you warm up the knees before activity, this will also help the fluid do its stuff ;)
 
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osgood slaughters disease? Common in the young - mid teens who play lots of sport, my brother had it pretty bad a couple of years ago its basically just growing pains coupled with too much sport meaning your knees are diong a bit too much work than what they're capable of. Can be seen if there are lumps underneath the knee caps in that slightly softer bit of the knee.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/97820/osgood_slaughter_disease_growing_pains.html

Hope i've been of some help, even if this isn't your problem someone else may have it :D
 
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That was an interesting link mgr989!

OS is often referred to as 'growing pains' because, at the common age, the tendon grows faster than the bone. It tends to disappear when the tibia's growth has caught up.

It affects active youths more purely because they use it more!

It is a good problem to highlight because it is quite common but not to be confused with patella tendinitis/opathy.
 
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