Stretches and Exercises to Strengthen Your Knees
Achy knees don't always mean damage. Weak glutes, tight hips, and poor movement patterns are often the real culprits, and they can be fixed with consistent work.
If you have got achy knees, do not be so quick to chalk it up to age, sports-related wear and tear, or arthritis. According to a licensed physical therapist, knee pain does not always mean there is structural damage. The cause might be a lack of flexibility, strength, or even poor movement patterns.
One key to dealing with knee pain is to strengthen the muscles that support the joint. When the muscles in your legs and glutes are strong enough to keep the knee stable, it will not shift excessively when you move.
Those muscles also need to be mobile enough to let your knees go through their full range of motion. When you a...