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Pain behind the knee is one of the most common orthopedic issues people face today. The knee acts like the body’s suspension system carrying in the weight of the body while providing for its mobility. Strenuous physical exertions can put immense stress on the anatomy of the knees making them prone to injury. Without intervention, some causes of knee injury can progress to severe leg problems which can leave you immobile and in severe pain. The back of the knee is often the origin of pain because it is where cartilages, tendons, and muscles are located. The good news is you do not have to suffer pain behind the knee forever. Causes of Pain in the back of the knee There are several causes of pain behind the knee. The most common of which is a popliteal cyst (also called baker’s cyst). This is often the cause of pain when bending or squatting. Tear in the cartilage or arthritis can lead to a baker’s cyst. As fluid fills in the space between the tears in the tendons you will find it dif...

  O ver 1.5 million people a year suffer from a traumatic brain injury (called a TBI). But despite the fairly common nature of the injury, many people don't completely understand exactly what a traumatic brain injury is. A TBI is defined by the CDC as any injury-a bump, blow, or penetration-that affects the activity of the brain, either for the short or long term. Traumatic brain injuries can range in severity from mild (often displayed as a concussion) to severe injuries that can cause amnesia or a coma. There are many misconceptions about traumatic brain injuries. The three most common include: 1) You Must Strike Your Head to Sustain a Brain Injury : A common misperception is that you must strike your head to sustain a TBI. In fact, the brain can be injured even if there is no direct impact or penetration to the skull. Instead, the brain can also be injured by general impact to the body which could be violent enough to cause the brain to move forcefully within the skull, thus lea...