Check out what These 8 Pains In Your Body Actually Mean

As we get older, the pains in our body begin to increase. You know what pains I’m talking about; it’s the ones that come and go in a matter of minutes. But sometimes those pains begin to linger for an hour or two, but will completely disappear the following day, only to return a few days later.

It can be frustrating and while these pains may feel random, they’re actually not. There is a reason behind every ache that our body has. Sometimes it can be a cause for concern, and other times it’s just wear and tear on the body.

In order to treat and care these aches and pains, it’s a good idea to be able to decipher why these aches and pains are occurring. Below you will find the most common pains in your body and why they might be occurring.

Pain On the Bottom Of Your Foot: According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common causes for pain on the bottom of your foot are injury, overuse or any conditions that may cause inflammation that involves any of the bones, tendons or ligaments. I recently spoke to Natalie Bogdanski, who is a fitness enthusiast and was training for a 10k race. She told me that she was having foot pain for the past two months but thought nothing of it. But once she went to see the doctor, she was informed that the pain she was feeling was actually a stress fracture on her foot. So no 10k race, and it’s safe to say Natalie has learned her lesson. So for those who are training for races or triathlons, you need to give your feet a break once and a while.

Knee Buckling: When your knee buckles at a very young age, it’s usually not serious. But as you get older, your knees can become weaker. So when it buckles, it’s usually not a good sign. Healthline states that the number one cause for your knee buckling is an injury. They add that many cases of knee instability are caused by injuries from high-impact activities such as running. The most common injuries are ACL tears and meniscus tears. The other common cause for your knee buckling according to Healthline is arthritis. Inflammation fills your joints and will often affect the knees. Knee buckling is a common form of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.