When do I need to seek urgent help for my knee pain?

The majority of people with knee pain can manage or resolve their symptoms with exercises and advice and in some cases may require physiotherapy treatment.

Resources and information provided on this page will help you with routine issues and offer advice and exercises for some conditions. You can also self-refer for Physiotherapy and get advice from a clinician HERE.

However, rarely, knee pain symptoms can be caused by something more serious and it is important for you to know when to seek help. If you experience any of the following you should seek advice from your GP or call 111:

• The pain you are experiencing is getting worse rather than better despite following the self-management guidance above
• Symptoms have not been significantly helped by a trial of medication as expected
• You feel unwell and suffer symptoms such as fever, night sweats or weight loss
• You experience pain at night, possibly worse than during the day, that prevents you from sleeping due to increasing pain and/or difficulty lying flat.
• You experience a change in your ability to walk including balance problems or weakness/heaviness in your legs
• You develop a hot and swollen joint for no apparent reason