Knee joints require the assistance of a dedicated set of muscles and connective tissues to function effectively. Side knee pain is starts when there is an injury to the tissue supporting the knee joint. Swelling and inflammation in these connective tissues result in a continuous, throbbing pain that is low intensity but does not go away immediately. Minor strains and muscle spasms cause a constant ache in the side of the knee. When the cause of this kind of pain is identified, you have to immediately discontinue the activities were triggering the pain. Perhaps a wrap-around knee brace would help.
Before consulting your Doctor for futher treatment, you can try resting your knee for a short period and applying a soothing, penetrating liniment to ease the fatigue from the affected area. This allows the injured tissue to start healling. It would be wise to consult a medical practitioner if the side knee pain does not subside or recurs when you begin your active again.
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