5 Simple Exercises To Help Combat Knee Pain, Says a Physical Therapist

Knee pain is an incredibly common condition affecting people of all ages and demographics. In fact, roughly 23% of the population reports having knee pain every year (1). 

Fortunately, with just a few simple exercises, most people can reduce their knee pain or prevent it from ever occurring!

Why is Knee Pain So Common?

Knee pain can occur due to a variety of reasons. For example, people may experience painful knees as a result of any of the following:

• Trauma,
• Rheumatoid Arthritis,
• Obesity, 
• Systemic Disease,
• Osteoarthritis or “Wear and Tear”.