Could My Inner Knee Pain Be Pes Anserine Bursitis? [Informative Explanation Of Symptoms & Causes]

[@user-boomer-64]

I had a hip replacement a couple of months ago (after more than 2.5 years of waiting for surgery). Was religiously doing the exercises, I was provided, & everything was progressing well. Stopped using my cane in / around home but would have it handy for activities I knew would possibly fatigue my leg. About two weeks ago, I resort back to full time use of the cane due to extreme knee pain. I came across your videos and let there be light!!! I have been doing your suggested ‘butt’ exercises and they are making an immense difference. I have a ways to go but the knee pain & swelling are getting better. I cannot thank you enough for your advice / videos! Truly, thank you so very much! 🇨🇦

[@hunnydew12992]

You have helped me out so much more than my doctor. I want to thank you so very much!!!

[@theoneed2051]

"it affects someone that hasn't been good at exercising over the past years... decades, then they over do it, they feel good doing it...." You didn't have to call me out like that sir! LOL 😜

[@sharonwhite4495]

Thank you for this detailed information! I am 55 years old and started fast-paced walking a mile in 15 minutes with my teens. I was able to walk for three weeks before the pain. 😵🤓 Thank you for educating me..

[@billtully2346]

Thanks

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Bill, Thank you so much for your support! We appreciate you!🎉

[@justine4738]

Thank you for this! I have been at my wits wondering why my knee is bothering. Your explanation hit the spot for this mama of two littles. Thank you!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You’re welcome Justine! We’re so happy to be able to help you! Thanks for letting us know!

[@brettsky88]

I literally just started somewhat intense running (on treadmills) class a few weeks ago and all of the sudden both of my inner knees were very sore. I couldn’t find anything on it until I came here and this is exactly what I have. Thanks Dr. David!!

[@MaryAine1]

I just sent these videos to clients that need to see them. Thank you so much❤

[@fabianvazquezmontes1818]

Thank you so much, very informative and approachable. I’ve just started running and everything you said is spot on. Too much too quick. Glad I found your channel!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome @fabianvazquezmontes1818!!! We hope you can get back to exercising and staying healthy!!!

[@kimkardashian6991]

Thank you so much doctor . I am 19 years old . And l started marathon training a couple of days ago . And for the last two days my knee is hurting so bad . I thought it would go away but the pain is increasing day by day . 😭😭 I will get it fixed . The video was really informative 🙏

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Kim Kardashian!!! Sorry to hear about your knee pain while doing your marathon training. Please let us know how it goes trying this out. 😀

[@alghamdidimasangca8446]

Thank you for this. I started running and just like you said, I got way too excited and felt good and had to run more than my knees could handle. After 3 days of running, noticed my knee (particularly bursa) was swelling and could not run for a few days. I tried to do whatever leg stretches I could find but it did not go away at all. I then decided to run again after 6 days of resting and while it was still hurting, I only run about half the mileage that I used to do on those 3 days and also running every other day. A week after, my swelling is almost gone. Now I can’t wait to run again and would gradually increase my mileage as advised. Thank you Dr.

[@judee.baland6526]

Cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Jude! We're glad this helped you!

[@mocha6768]

Please do a video on an exercise routine for knee pain please. Thanks🙏

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Mocha! We've got the right video for you here! “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hInHdJ2KZ7angKM

[@framboisierlisraelen]

Thank you for this very informative video !

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You’re welcome Soufian!!

[@zanmar6764]

Explained very well.

[@Fhhaus00]

Dr Dave thank you!! This massage immediately relieved tenderness in my knee that I’ve not been able to treat before! I have adhered to your previous advice of “resting and elevating” my swollen knees (I play a lot of basketball and have had to ACL replacements) I am also strengthening Glutes per your recommendation too. I may have agitated my pes Ans after starting incline board (toes down) squats and have paused those. Hamstring curls don’t seem to affect my knee pain so I have added (Nordic curls). Thank you!

[@claudinenagiah8743]

Amazing information. Thank you for helping me finally figure out (one of) the problems with my knee! I suffered a groin strain after horse riding after many years of not doing any (I overdid it). The groin strain cleared up after a few weeks, but 6 months later I still have a tight hamstring on one side and pain/swelling around the inner knee area. Yoga and stretching just made the condition worse. Can you share the link to the video where you explain the treatment procedure?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Here you go Claudine! "How To Cure Inner Knee Pain Caused By Pes Anserine Bursitis [Easy Self Treatment That Works]" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqnRZmCEorWaotk

[@patriotpat1018]

The white board drawing helped a lot!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Great we are so glad it helped!!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey there, thank you for letting us know!

[@ridimagulati848]

Thank you doctor for this info , I am suffering from this bursa , is this visible in MRI ?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Ridima! yes the bursa is visible on an MRI, but that typically doesn't get you very far. You've got to treat the root problem that is inflaming the bursa. Make sure you look at your muscle imbalances and see if that is the problem you need to fix.

[@carolygerlitz6263]

Please tell me which video you recommend in the end. I cannot find the link you mentioned. Thanks

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

"How To Cure Inner Knee Pain Caused By Pes Anserine Bursitis [Easy Self Treatment That Works]" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqnRZmCEorWaotk

[@mariawojcik4394]

Thank you for the video Dr.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Maria!

[@atianazim3968]

Doing good job. Pls make a video to ride stationary bike properly for knees osteoarthritis

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

That's a great video idea Atia Nazim! We'll send it over to Dr. David to see if he can do it sometime!

[@Ruland4711]

Can the repetitive "pounding" from split stepping in tennis or pickleball cause this bursa problem? My soreness feels like a bone bruise from repetitive pounding over 2-3 hours. Not a problem at all when playing but several hours later/day after, it's sore. Based on the bursa location, it sounds like I have arthritis or a lot of inner knee ligament inflammation as it's up a little higher than you're showing the bursa to be. In the past, this "soreness" has subsided after a day or two. Thanks for your video. It's excellent!

[@andrewgombas]

Hey Doc, Thanks for the video - I work as a cater waiter as a day job, and a lot of my work is carrying trays and heavier things up and down stairs over and over and over. About 6 months ago, I experienced knee pain after a particularly bad day at work - I got an MRI and it showed a very slight MCL sprain, and some Pes Anserine Bursitis. I did PT for a few months and ultimately got a coritisone shot in the pen anserine, and the pain went away completely. Last week I was going up and down stairs and the pain came back - I stopped doing the PT regularly other than the stretches about 3 months ago, and now I have a milder pain/discomfort than before, but I can’t afford to get another MRI. It’s worst at the end of the day when I’m going to bed - a soreness or almost rash-like (no visible rash, just that kind of sensitive discomfort) sensitivity around the pes anserine, as well as about 2 inches above it on the medial side of my leg, both on the top, and bottom side of the knee. There’s also some groin muscle soreness. I’ve told my boss I can’t do stairs or heavy lifting for a while. There is some discomfort when I walk, but not real pain usually. Does this sound like it’s still pes anserine? I was just going to go back to my PT exercises at home and then if it doesn’t clear up in a month or two try to bite the cost and get another shot so that I can do more aggressive strength training to build up the muscles in the area. Thoughts?

[@andrewgombas]

Both times, there was very minimal visible swelling, which made it hard to diagnose.

[@andrewgombas]

Sorry - to clarify - the additional discomfort above the bursa was about two inches above the kneecap on the inside of my leg, not above the Pes Anserine which would put it on the knee - based on your description of the muscles involved, it seems like it's maybe two of the muscles tying to the bursa (on the outside medial and bottom medial part of my leg)

[@wem-c9f]

So the pes anserine bursae is so superficial that we can literally feel it when we lightly press and it is tender? I might have finally found my problem after watching a ton of video on pes anserine bursitis. You said that pressure can cause inflammation of this bursae. For me I had really bad fluid retention few years ago when I was on chemo. My knees could not even bend for hours. I am thinking it could be the pressure of the fluids that stayed in the knees that caused my problem. After that I always suffer from stiff knees and even now the pes anserine area of both knees are tender when i lightly pressed on them. I hope to overcome this problem. At least i have a bit more clue now. Thanks.

[@michelesullivan359]

Two years after a knee replacement..I get this while in bed, moving my leg the wrong way.

[@jeremywesley5391]

Thank you for this Doc! I spent the last two months in walking boot on my left foot. When I got out of the boot I started riding a stationary bike about 20-30 min, 4x a week. Last week I was sitting up in bed and I pulled my right knee up to my chest so I could scratch my foot. I immediately heard a lot of loud, loud cracking and popping. The next day my knee was sore. Been sore for about a week now, with additional pain on the inside of my thigh. I won't be able to see my Dr. for 6 weeks due to a hectic work schedule, but im thinking I have pes anserine. Do you feel like thats a safe assumption? I don't feel much tender pain when I press on the pes anserine area, but I do feel pain on the inside of my knee, the back of my knee, and the inside of my thigh when I walk. I've been wearing a brace, and icing 4-5 times a day, plus ibuprofen. I can walk, I go for about a 10-15 min walk in my brace every morning without much issue. Luckily I work from home, so I'm off my feet the rest of the day. Sorry this is so long! Any input is greatly appreciated. My only concern is that it doesn't seem to be healing much. Is this a slow healing injury? Thank you!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Jeremy, sorry to hear about your knee situation :-( This does not sound like pes anserine bursitis...usually there is tenderness and swelling right on the pes anserine bursa. It also tends to come on gradually rather than suddenly. This is more likely a tibial shift for a meniscus problem. You can learn about the tibial shift here: “How To Fix Inner Knee Pain In 2 Minutes” kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXevnohqj62MjJY And learn about meniscus problems here: "Knee Meniscus Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a

[@jenniferg6793]

so glad I found your channel. I'm in my 50's, walk dogs daily and hike daily approx. 2-4hrs and sometimes longer. been doing this for over 10yrs so not a new activity. recently inside of knee hurts when stepping up, or walking uphill. sometimes the entire knee but more recently this inside of right knee. I do not notice swelling so not sure if it is arthritis, or even post menopause symptoms. I'm not in enough pain to see a Dr. and would like to try strengthening first. would these exercises still be a safe bet?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Jennifer, your safest bet would be to watch videos from this playlist so you have a more exhaustive idea of what could be happening in your knee. Then once you have enough confidence and certainty about the problem, move forward on the right exercises. Here's the playlist: "Inner Knee Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1ma8eg9DwBsl5IRgnLdKCcHs

[@ROBP-5]

how to treat this bursitis? 😊 thank you very much!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey great question M Arthur! Here's a video showing you which muscle group to exercise to treat this problem: “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hInHdJ2KZ7angKM We've also got a video coming soon showing more specific exercises for Pes Anserine Bursitis 😀

[@ROBP-5]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you very much 🙂

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

@@ROBP-5 No problem!

[@jayantmishra6966]

thank you so much, you are doing a great service, i am not sure about how to distinguish, Bursitis vs tibia shift, trying to figure out, running to docs not helping, as all of it developed suddenly, too much of stair exercise in gym and standing on one leg in a bar standing table for around half an hr non stop, but no direct impact, but my knees are sore since a month now :|

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Jayant, You are welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words. There isn't much research that has been conducted for tibial shifts so we understand how you many not be getting much information from other doctors. If you are interested we offer Virtual Consultations. By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ We wish you all the best in your road to recovery!

[@shellym.4335]

Have you found any success with shock wave therapy for this condition?

[@y2k.barrett]

Thank you for the advice

[@deeparao2k]

Perfect explain .. thanks !!

[@mastadon7771]

Great video 🙏🏼 My pain in the Pes Anserine area is triggered by lifting entire leg (activating hip flexors). Other movements are fine. This makes me think it’s Pes Anserine rather than Meniscus. It’s a small spot that is very tender to the touch. Thoughts?

[@farhanamateen8086]

Thank you so much doctor..I share your thoughts

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Farhana Mateen!!!

[@lewisdrew2561]

Could Anterior Pelvic Tilt cause this condition?

[@ruben_seesaw6]

Hey thank you for this ! I have a knee bursitis since 3 weeks ( i had my bursitis just by walking outside , i didnt walk a long distance) I still feel pain when im fully kneeling but i can walk more than 2 miles without it hurting me but i still feel the stiffness. I tried your exercice with the pinguin foot postures and im doing streching exercices, and i feel like it's getting better gradually . I'm working as a model , and sometimes i have to wear tiny shoes just for a few minutes and then I can remove them and then i have to wear them again and then i can remove them do you think it can worsen my situation or my tendons if i just work for a day ? Thank you in advance!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Ruben, that's great that you are getting better gradually. You'll have to be the judge on whether the shoes are hurting you for the amount of time you wear them. You might be able to get better that way, but if you're not making progress then you'll have to try something else. Usually strengthening glutes helps with knee bursitis. You should make sure you're doing that. “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hInHdJ2KZ7angKM

[@ruben_seesaw6]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Hey, Thank you so much for your advice ! I watch your video already! i can walk 2 miles without it bothering me too much but usually it’s getting more unpleasant (but not super painful) after i walk a certain amount of time , and I’m trying not to make it worse… Will walking make my knee bursitis worse Only if I feel severe pain? Thank you!

[@Lalo-12696]

I have a week with this and now the i was feeling less pain. I went only for a walk and the pain came back. Do you think I Should stop until there is no more swelling.?

[@muzammillehri6623]

Best video ever ❤️

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you Muzammil!!!

[@awenajones6055]

Thank you♥️

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You’re welcome Awena!

[@thetraveler79]

I worked out for the last 25 years. Running but no cycling. It started in the last 2 years and it comes and go but when it's there, it affect my sleep. I'm really not doing new exercises and even i'm really not working out like i used too so might just 25 years of training getting me?

[@peytonblakley3093]

I went for a run just like everyday and made it about 20 steps before It just got super annoying. Inner knee would hurt with every foot strike! Now it feels like a bruise, could this be it?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Peyton! Yes that sounds like a good way to make your tibia shift and cause inner knee pain. Have you tried the techniques in the video? They should work for you right away (assuming you’re doing it correctly) if this is the problem.

[@nasirmohammad2501]

Hi i just wanted to know i got this pain infact having this inner knee pain brusitis anerine i do the glute excerxise you perform i just wanted to ask i do body building what excercise should i follow to keep getting my leg gains and my knees wont hurt i just figured out when ever i do romainain dead ift for hamsting i feel pain in my inner knee and heavy squats also make my knees painfull plLz guide

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Nasir! Great question! You've likely got a muscle imbalance in your hips and legs where your glutes are relatively weak and to your quads and inner thigh muscles. You may have to spend some time bringing the glutes up in their strength before you work on your other leg muscles. Conventional deadlifts. Here's a video showing you how to use your glutes properly during deadlifts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4K9ZJKKi6-MlZI

[@cecillefunaki373]

Thank you

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Cecille!!

[@deecb9351]

Can Bursitis show up on an x-ray?

[@YourAuthenticSelf_LifeCoaching]

Thank you I started salsa dancing but also I think that my thigh muscles are tight. The swelling is just in that area.

[@ridimagulati848]

Is this bursa visible in knee MRI doc ??

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey ridima gulati! Yes, bursa can be seen on MRIs :-)

[@marysawaged1541]

How I fix Outside knee pain?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Mary! You can learn about outer knee pain here: “Top 4 Most Common Reasons For Outer Knee Pain” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZSkoK2chb9ksNU

[@RogerHyam]

Thank you. This is so good. I get it on my left knee every time I try and start a running programme. I can walk 50 miles with a 12kg pack and be absolutely fine but if I run for 20 minutes I get pain just where you describe that lasts several weeks. It's been like this for years. Just recently I tried out a kettlebell and my glutes were so painful the next day! I'm totally off to watch your fix it video :)

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Roger, thanks so much for sharing your experience. We are so sorry to hear that you've been dealing Pes Anserine Bursitis. The pain is so aggravating to deal with and we hope that this technique can help you. We have a video that you might also find helpful. You can access it here: “How To Cure Inner Knee Pain Caused By Pes Anserine Bursitis [Easy Self Treatment That Works]” kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqnRZmCEorWaotk We also have an inner knee help playlist too. You can check it out here: “Inner knee pain: Why does the inside of my knee hurt? [5 Common Causes]” Chapter on Saphenous Nerve kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnzcoYmhgbl0p9U

[@marthaphillips3529]

Can you get bursitis after a complete knee replacement? I have inflammation and swelling on the side of my left knee. It became more obvious after the knee replacement. Thank you

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Great question Martha! Absolutely yes, you can get bursitis after a complete knee replacement. They don't replace the bursa, it's likely still there and there's a high probability you're irritating it if you've had a knee replacement. Usually the underlying chronic problem that leads to severe knee arthritis and bursitis problems in the knees is glute weakness. We've got a video coming this week or next with specific exercises for Pes Anserine Bursitis, but in the meantime here's a video that will benefit you: “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hInHdJ2KZ7angKM

[@marthaphillips3529]

Thank you! Most informative. I'll be looking for the video concerning exercises for bursitis. 👍

[@winterdogmusic]

I think I've got this.. I can't walk and it's been a month..

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Tom, we are so sorry to hear this :-( Here is a video that could help! Check it out: “How To Cure Inner Knee Pain Caused By Pes Anserine Bursitis [Easy Self Treatment That Works]” kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqnRZmCEorWaotk

[@dalesmith1994]

My inner knee at that exact location gets inflamed to the point it feels like someone hit it with a hammer it hurts badly I will ice mine for over 2 hrs It will be so cold that it burns but hang in there it will go away and the next day it’s gone But that’s just for me

[@hivenoun7401]

Can it be bursitis even if it's not painful to touch but certain movements make it hurt? ( Squats, putting socks / shoes on, sometimes even non weightbearing flexion hurts ) Basically wondering if I've bursitis or some tendon problems around the area. Of course the pain could come from the joint itself (which I doubt, since the pain clearly feels directly on the pes anserine region rather than in the knee joint).

[@Delkomo]

For me, the worst pain is when I stand up after a long seated position.

[@JesusAskedMeNicely]

Ooph I have NOASSATOL DISEASE 😱😱😱😱🤣 n this stoopid pes ain’jusarthritis 😱🥴😆 N I’m just now learning how to walk… mucho Mahalos DOC!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@robertpeschke7746]

Your videos aren't that helpful. You keep telling me to click another video. I am going to look elsewhere.