Knee pain is one of the most common injuries out there and one most people will have to deal with at some point in their life, especially if they are a sports or exercise enthusiast. The key to reducing knee pain is to strengthen the area and the muscles so that they are less likely to become fatigued due to overuse. The good news is there are several ways to treat knee pain, including stretching and strengthening exercises that you can do on your own.
In this article, we’ll walk you through some of the most effective exercises you can do to reduce knee pain. These stretches and exercises are designed to be accessible for as many people as possible but if you have a serious injury or knee problem, it’s worth consulting your GP or consultant first to make sure you won’t end up worsening the problem or hurting yourself.
That’s not to say that if you are injured, you shouldn’t exercise your knee. In fact, it is recommended you do this to avoid your knee stiffening which can make the pain even worse and reduce the amount you can actually move your leg. They can also help to strengthen your muscles so that your knee is under less stress and it can help with movement.
Before performing these stretches, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of light, low-impact activity or you can stretch after a workout. Keep your stretches gentle and slow and if you start to feel pain, stop. Don't bounce during the stretches and make sure to maintain consistent breathing throughout your stretches.
NOTE : If you are doing these stretches with an injured knee, you can do the same process lying down.
NOTE : For this stretch and others lying down, an exercise mat can be used to add cushioning under your back.
NOTE : If the other hamstring stretch was too difficult or caused you pain, try this one. It’s easier and less likely to cause pain.
Knee pain is one of the most common injuries out there and one most people will have to deal with at some point in their life, especially if they are a sports or exercise enthusiast. The key to reducing knee pain is to strengthen the area and the muscles so that they are less likely to become fatigued due to overuse. If you start to notice something that isn’t quite right or are experiencing knee pain even while not working out, contact us for a knee consultation. We have experience with
sports knee injuries and can help provide necessary support and help you find out what is wrong before the worst should happen.
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