"Whether you're clocking miles on pavement, hiking trails, sitting long hours at a desk, or adjusting to aging, the knees are often the first to experience the aches and pains of everyday life. As a yoga teacher, I'm constantly reminded by my students how common knee discomfort is. "Runner's knee" tends to steal the spotlight when it comes to knee pain, but it's far from the only issue."
"They stabilize us when we stand still, propel us when we move, and absorb shock with every step. Any type of repetitive forward motion, such as running, creates tight quads and hip flexors, a risk factor for knee injuries. Long hours sitting at a desk cause the glutes and hip muscles to weaken over time, which also adds pressure to the knees. And as we age, cartilage thins and muscle tone decreases, reducing resilience in the knee joints."
Knees stabilize the body, propel movement, and absorb shock, so they are susceptible to pain from repetitive forward motions, prolonged sitting, and aging. Tight quadriceps and hip flexors from running and weakened glutes and hip muscles from sitting increase pressure on knee joints. Cartilage thinning and muscle tone loss with age reduce joint resilience. Knee issues often stem from imbalances along the hip–knee–ankle chain rather than the knee alone. Strengthening surrounding muscles, restoring balance across quads, hamstrings, and hips, and practicing mindful, steady movement can improve knee stability, reduce pain, and enhance long-term joint function.
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