Sore knees when climbing mountains may be caused by frequent non-exercise, soft tissue injury, patellofemoral arthritis, etc. Symptoms can be relieved through general treatment, physical therapy and medication. 1. Often do not exercise: may be due to the patient’s usual lack of exercise, climbing suddenly increase the amount of exercise, resulting in joints can not adapt to the intensity of the activity, resulting in knee soreness. The knee area can be fully relaxed through appropriate rest. 2. Soft tissue injury: If the patient in the process of mountain climbing, improper movement or movement amplitude, etc., may cause the soft tissues around the knee such as muscles, ligaments and other injuries. In the acute stage can be ice packs, after the acute stage can be used hot towels or hot water bags for localized hot packs. Physical therapy, such as electrotherapy, infrared therapy, ultrasound therapy, etc., can also be carried out to improve local blood circulation and metabolism. 3. Patellofemoral arthritis: when climbing the mountain, the amount of exercise is large, resulting in overwork, and the mountain environment is humid, triggering patellofemoral arthritis, appearing to climb the mountain knee soreness and other symptoms. If accompanied by pain, swelling and other symptoms, you can take oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, celecoxib and so on, to reduce the reaction of inflammation. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid self-medication, and it is recommended to go to a regular hospital in time for early and regular treatment.