Chiropractic for Knee Pain
Video by Dr. Antonio Flaquer
Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, affecting people of all ages—from runners and athletes to active adults and those with sedentary lifestyles. While knee pain is often blamed on “wear and tear,” the reality is that many knee issues stem from poor load tolerance, muscle weakness, and imbalances around the joint rather than damage alone.
The knee functions as a hinge joint, but it relies heavily on surrounding muscles for stability and control. The quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves all play a crucial role in absorbing force, maintaining alignment, and protecting the knee during daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, squatting, and running. When these muscles are weak or not working together properly, the knee is forced to absorb more stress than it’s designed to handle—often resulting in pain, inflammation, or injury.
Strength training helps knee pain by improving the knee’s ability to handle load. Progressive resistance exercises increase muscle strength, enhance joint stability, and improve movement mechanics. Stronger muscles reduce excessive strain on cartilage, ligaments, and tendons while improving shock absorption during impact activities. Strength training has also been shown to improve neuromuscular control, meaning the body moves more efficiently and safely, lowering the risk of flare-ups or re-injury.
Importantly, strength training is not just safe for knee pain—it is one of the most effective long-term solutions when properly programmed. Exercises such as squats, lunges, step-ups, and hip strengthening movements can be modified to meet an individual’s pain level and gradually progressed as tolerance improves. Over time, this builds resilience in the knee rather than avoidance-based weakness.
In short, strength training doesn’t just mask knee pain—it addresses one of the root causes by improving strength, stability, and confidence in movement.
Reference
Øiestad, B. E., Juhl, C. B., Eitzen, I., & Thorlund, J. B. (2015).
Effect of exercise therapy on knee pain and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(19), 1223–1230
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