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This causes a twisting on the tibia and changes its relationship to your kneecap. This can cause tracking problems as well. If your quadriceps or hamstring muscles are too tight, they also will affect the mechanics of the knee and lead to compensation patterns that cause pain.
This is one of the most common causes of knee pain around the front of the knee. Donât be fooled by the name. It is just as likely to affect those with sedentary lifestyles as it is active people. There are a number of causes including kneecap movement problems, flat feet and muscle imbalance.) Osgood Schlatters. This is the most common cause of knee pain in teenagers, especially males. It usually develops after a growth spurt due to the bones growing faster than the muscles, causing friction. This can lead to a bony lump forming just below the patella.