Many people spend a lot of their days on the road. And it’s not just the long-haul truck drivers, it may be commuting to a job more than an hour away. It may be covering several states in your sales territory, or it may be delivering goods for a living. Believe it or not, driving for extended periods of time can put a lot of wear and tear on your knees!

A common cause of knee pain while driving is maintaining a bent knee for long periods while pressing the pedals. This can cause strain on the muscles and tendons in the knee and results in pain when you eventually get up and walk around. It’s important to assess your driving position and make sure your knees are not excessively bent while driving. Also, changing positions during long drives can help as well.

If the driver is in a position where the knees are bent for prolonged periods of time or if the knees are not positioned correctly, preexisting conditions like chondromalacia patella (CMP) or osteoarthritis can be exacerbated and cause knee pain while driving.

Overuse or repetitive use of the knee joint in this way can put stress on the patellofemoral joint and perpetuate the wear and tear of the joint. It's important to maintain good posture and take breaks often while driving long distances to reduce the risk of leg pain and injury.