Trouble climbing or going down stairs are common complaints among individuals suffering with knee pain. Often individuals find creative ways to get up and down the steps. Alternatively, many will even avoid them altogether to escape knee pain. So why does it hurt so...
The Iliotibial Band or ITB for short is a common structure frequently blamed for hip and/or knee problems. This tissue is supposedly the root cause of ITB friction syndrome, hip bursitis, and outer knee pain. But is it really to blame? And what can be done to solve...
A common question I get asked about is “are noisy creaky knees” something to worry about? On the surface the answer is not necessarily but we must dig deeper to know more. One of the most important things to consider is any associated pain with the noise. If not, then...
For many individuals who have a meniscus injury they are told surgery is the only option…but that is? If one takes time to look up the literature on this topic, it is not as conclusive as it may have been 2 decades ago. More and more data is showing that conservative...
Individuals with persistent knee pain often ask the question of how to avoid knee surgery? And the answer to HOW will depend upon what is going on and to what extent that person is willing to rehab to avoid knee surgery? So let’s take a couple different scenarios...
As people age, it is not uncommon for individuals to be worried about knee arthritis. Often people have some relative, friend, or neighbor who was told they have arthritis or may not be doing well with this “diagnosis”. But is it really something to be concerned...
Rates of Knee and Hip joint replacement surgeries are on the rise in the US. Every year hundreds of thousands of individuals have a joint replaced. But are these procedures always necessary? Before one even considers having a joint replacement surgery, the question...
Pain with squatting and steps are 2 of the biggest complaints for those struggling with knee complaints. But why is this? And what can be done about it? For those living with daily knee pain, many are searching for answers to those 2 questions. And the answer begins...
Many individuals over the age of 40 believe they are starting to get “arthritis” or fear future knee OA. And those over 60 start to limit their activities because some doctor told them they have osteoarthritis and activity will make it worse. In truth, these two...
There is a common misconception out there that exercise will make knee pain worse. If the person was to run, jump and do heavy squats – maybe. But what I am talking about here is precisely prescribed and graded exercise program. The kind of exercise that will maintain...