I haven't injured myself so I am sure my pain is due to wear and tear of getting older - but I am not sure if there is a treatment or what do I have. I have extreme pain in my knees(one more than the other) going up the stairs. I can walk etc- it is just going up the stairs. If I turn my body sideways, it seems to help . It is in the front parts of the knee. Is that arthritis? or something and are there alternative methods or do I need surgery? I have already been taking glucosimine and msm due to a diagnosis of arthritis in my spine. If I am falling apart like this at 50- what will I be like at 70!
You may have damaged a ligament or just have degeneration of the knee. I think you should see a doctor for it. They can get x-rays or MRI and diagnose you better.