i'm sorry you're going through this. i wouldn't be too quick to self-diagnose osteoarthritis. your knee pain could be caused by a number of conditions other than arthritis. the very fact your sport involves a lot of knee twisting would lead me to suspect injury as a likely culprit for your pain issues. i'd suggest you have your knee checked out by a medical professional to get a diagnosis. once you know for sure what you're dealing with then you can work with your health care provider on a treatment plan that enables you to continue with your sport. one thing i want to add is this: be careful about taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (nsaids) like aspirin ibuprofen or naproxyn for your pain. these medications have blood-thinning properties which can increase bleeding and swelling from injuries you sustain in your sport. i wish you all the best!
i am a mma fighter with oa of the knee what can i do to reduce the pain in my knee while training. i feel sharp pain in my right knee constantly and i love the sport i am in but find it increasingly painful every time i train. there is a lot of movement and twisting of the knee experienced during this type of activity. really need some answers so i can continue in this sport.