Many people suffer from nagging pain in the front knee area, and may feel as though the pain originates right under the kneecap (patella). This may be a condition known as patellofemoral pain syndrome especially if pain is worse climbing stairs or sitting for long periods of time (“moviegoers sign”). Women are more likely to suffer from this condition due in part to their wider hips affecting the angle between the femur and the patella (Q angle). Quite often pain is noticed in individuals with.