When Knee Pain Doesn’t Go Away
Chronic knee pain isn’t just worn and tear — here’s how physio helps.
Your Knee Still Hurts — Weeks Later. Now What?
You’ve rested. You’ve iced. You’ve even foam rolled. But that dull ache in your knee? It’s still there — when climbing stairs, squatting, walking uphill, or even just standing too long.
If you’ve searched “why does my knee still hurt after 2 weeks”, “knee pain that won’t go away”, or “physio for ongoing knee pain near me”, this blog is for you.
At Clinical Physio Solutions, we regularly treat patients across Burwood, Eastgardens, Top Ryde, and Newington who waited too long to address what turned out to be a very fixable problem.
5 Common Reasons Your Knee Pain Won’t Settle
1. Undiagnosed Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
This is a fancy name for misaligned knee mechanics — usually due to hip or quad weakness. Very common in runners, cyclists, and desk-bound adults.
Search intent: “pain around kneecap climbing stairs”, “knee cracking and soreness”
2. Tendon Overload or Tendinopathy
Pain just below the kneecap or behind it? This may be a patellar or quad tendinopathy — caused by poor loading patterns and often mistaken for a “strain.”
Search intent: “tendon pain in front of knee”, “why do my knees hurt when squatting”
3. Old Injury, Poor Rehab
Did you sprain something, rest it for 2 weeks, then jump back in? Without reconditioning, old injuries create long-term instability.
Search intent: “knee injury never healed properly”, “do I need physio after knee sprain”
4. Weak Glutes or Imbalanced Quads
The knee suffers when the hip or ankle doesn’t carry its share. This shows up as “tracking” problems, poor squat form, or recurring pain during sport.
Search intent: “hip weakness causing knee pain”, “knee goes in when squatting”
5. Meniscus or Cartilage Wear
Dull, achy pain that doesn’t change much day to day may signal joint surface irritation or early-stage osteoarthritis — especially in adults 40+.
Search intent: “knee pain inner side”, “knee clicking when walking”, “early signs of arthritis in knee”
How Physio Identifies & Treats Chronic Knee Pain
At CPS, we do more than just give you exercises. We figure out why your knee is hurting — and what’s missing from your movement that’s keeping it from healing.
Our assessment includes:
- Gait and walking analysis
- Strength and activation testing (glutes, hamstrings, calves)
- Knee joint mobility and alignment
- Muscle balance and range of motion
- Load tolerance under sport or daily movement
Then, we build a rehab plan that fits your lifestyle and recovery goals — whether you’re a runner, a parent, a tradie, or an office worker.
Signs It’s Time to See a Physio
- Pain lingers more than 10–14 days
- Your knee feels unstable or “wobbly”
- Stairs or hills feel harder than before
- You’re adjusting how you walk, squat, or train
- Pain returns as soon as you stop resting
- You’ve had multiple “flare-ups” in the last 6 months
Sound familiar? It’s time to stop managing pain and start fixing the problem.
Book a Knee Assessment That Actually Tracks What Matters
🔎 Search “knee physio near me” or “why does my knee still hurt after weeks”
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Why CPS?
No more temporary fixes – create long-term change
