Question
Hi, i have been having sharp pain in my knee for a long time and never got it seen too for some reason, its not always there but occurs pretty much daily especially after using the knee for only about 2-4 hours and then it becomes impossible to walk normaly, stepping on it causes a sharp pain in the right side of the knee and under the knee cap and all around it, usually the pain lasts a few days even on resting, sometimes i will wake up with this pain after sleeping. So my question is would you have a vague idea of whats going on or what it sounds like this is? Its been happening for a few years i must admit. There is a history of osteoarthritis in my family ( both my mum and grandmother have arthritis) could this be it? Or is it something else? Any answer or leads to a future answer would be awesome, i am 24 and this has been happening since i would say 20-21ish. Any further information you need im happy to give

Answer
Hi Jordan,

Sorry to hear about the knee pain.  Sounds like you have tight quad muscles and that are pulling a bit on your knee joint and making it hurt.  The key would be to release your quads and give your knee joint more space and freedom to function.  

I have a free website that shows you have to do this.  I'd recommend my Chondromalacia Patella Knee Pain Relief page,
http://www.do-it-yourself-joint-pain-relief.com/exercises-for-chondromalacia-pat

Just dive in and see if it helps.  If the tissue is tight and you release it then it should help.

All the best,

Gary Crowley