Knee Pain Holding You Back?
IF KNEE PAIN IS HOLDING YOU BACK, WE CAN HELP!
Here are 5 Exercises
FROM A PHYSICAL THERAPIST!
The knee joint is one of the body’s toughest working parts, which is why it’s so prone to injury. Receiving a knee injury can keep you from your job, or off the playing field if you’re an athlete, for quite some time. Some people opt for medication to help numb the pain, however, there are better, safer options out there to help you on your road to recovery.
Keep in mind that one of the most effective, long-term solutions is physical therapy if you are one of the millions of Americans struggling to determine what to do with your knee pain. In fact, recent studies and research on knee pain suggest that, under the guidance of your physical therapist, exercise and movement is some of the best ways to improve knee function and minimize long-term knee pain.
The following 5 knee exercises are ones that your physical therapist may teach you, however, there are many others designed to help strengthen surrounding muscles, improve balance and increase range of motion in the knee.
Our innovative care strategies at HealthQuest Physical Therapy will help you find quick relief. To learn more about the benefits of physical therapy for knee pain, contact our clinic today. We’d be happy to set up an appointment for you.
Stretching Route for knee pain
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Why is it important to
SEEK HELP IF I’M HAVING KNEE PAIN?
Your knee is a hinge joint, confined to forward-and-backward motions. Individually, your knees support more weight than the hips, 6 times your body weight when doing a squat. Proper movement of both your hips and knees allows complicated motions giving you the ability to stand, walk, run, and dance without falling over.
The hips and knees are part of the same kinetic chain, meaning they make up a combination of weight-bearing joints that must function together in harmony in order for the body to function properly.
Therefore, a problem with your knee joint may cause issues to happen with your hips, and vice versa. If one part of the kinetic chain is out of balance, stress and deterioration may be placed on another. It’s all connected! That’s why if you’re experiencing knee pain, it’s a good idea to get it checked out sooner rather than later.
Start working
WITH A PT TODAY TO RELIEVE YOUR KNEE PAIN
There are many more knee exercises you may find helpful, but these are generally good for a wide range of people with knee pain.
It’s very important to see a physical therapist to get an individualized diagnosis of your knee pain and training on the best knee pain exercises for your condition.
Don’t let knee pain keep you from living your best life. Schedule an appointment with your physical therapist today, and let them show you what your life can be like without nagging pain in your knees.