4 Ways To Relieve Your Knee Pain When Bending During Activities
These summer months are made to be enjoyed with friends and family, taking part in fun activities like cycling, hiking, and camping to name a few.
However, if you experience knee pain when bending it can be a real hindrance to enjoying the summer months.
If you like to take part in summer exercise but are suffering from knee pain, you will know all too well what it’s like to try that new cycling route or hiking in Boise National Forest, only to be hit by a wave of knee pain when bending.
The pain can range from minor aches to a chronic condition.
It is essential that you pay attention to your knee’s signals when they are trying to tell you something is wrong!
At Idaho Spine and Sports Physical Therapy, we have listened to thousands of patients’ experiences of dealing with knee pain and developed a shorthand for interpreting what your body is telling you.
The Cause Of Knee Pain When Bending
If knee pain is stopping you from taking part in cycling, for example, it could be caused by poor posture or incorrect technique when riding.
If you are leaning too far forward you could be putting additional pressure on your knees causing further discomfort.
When it comes to hiking, weak muscles in the legs and hips are a common cause of knee pain.
This is because they are not strong enough to support your body weight properly as you hike across the beautiful state of Idaho.
Camping can also be a culprit when it comes to causing knee pain.
This is because it involves lots of strain as you carry your equipment or set up your tent.
If you play any of these activities, it’s crucial you incorporate these tips into your routine to help reduce your knee pain when bending;
#1 – Increase Your Flexibility
Practicing proper stretching before and after any physical activity can help reduce knee pain when bending.
Yoga and Pilates are great ways to improve your flexibility.
Doing dynamic stretches like leg swings, squats, or lunges are also great ways to prepare the muscles around your knees for exercise.
#2 – Strengthen Your Quads And Hamstrings
Strengthening the muscles in your quads and hamstrings can help stabilize your knees when bending.
This will prevent any intense strain on the joint, which may be causing the pain.
Isolate these muscle groups with targeted exercises like leg extensions or hamstring curls for maximum benefit.
#3 – Wear Protective Gear
Wearing neoprene knee sleeves or braces provides additional support for your joints when you’re playing any sport.
This extra layer of protection can help reduce the amount of force placed on your knees, which in turn reduces knee pain.
Kind in mind what you’re wearing in general for exercise. Tight clothing can restrict your movement causing you to strain or pull something when participating in activities.
#4 – Try Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is above and beyond the fastest and most effective form of treatment for knee pain when bending.
A physical therapist can help to diagnose the cause of your pain and recommend the appropriate treatment specific to your needs.
Our team at Pain Boss Physical Therapy can help determine the source of your knee pain. Creating a customized treatment plan for you that will allow you to enjoy fun with the family this summer.
Stop your knee pain from becoming worse or returning in the future in record time, saving you both time and money in the process.
For those who want to resolve their knee pain when bending without using medications, injections, or surgery, physical therapy is perfect for you!
Book Your Free Knee Pain Assessment!
For a limited time we are offering a Free Knee Pain Assessment, simply request an appointment today!
We know how important it is not to waste your summer that’s why we are offering this assessment completely free of charge to get you back to the things you love as quickly as possible!
You will receive individualized, one-on-one guidance at this assessment on how to effectively treat your knee pain when bending. Any and all questions you may have about physical therapy will be happily answered by our expert physical therapists.
We are currently experiencing extremely high demand and we only have limited spaces available, so arrange your assessment NOW!
Simply call us on 208 939-0533 or click the link below.
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Act today and make a difference for tomorrow!
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