Simple Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain

Statistics show that in the past few years, more and more Americans have enrolled or were interested in joining a local gym. So much TV advertising is devoted to convince people to buy some machine to help them stay fit. With this exercise madness on the rise, more people have found themselves in pain, consulting their closest therapist for help. While some of the more known gyms may offer an experienced trainer to help them, most gyms are too swamped or unsuited to offer proper advice, especially on the complicated topic of knee pain.

One of the most common problems discussed at the gym is knee pain. So many people are suffering from knee pain, and most often they are doing nothing overly wrong. In some cases, people have scrounged to afford their gym subscription; they can't afford a therapist on top of that. Since some of these people have nowhere to turn to, they will just keep going without proper care. Massages and rubs may have stopped helping, but knee pain can be stopped with many other simple methods.

Other than arthritis, the most common cause of exercise knee pain is weak supporting muscles. Since the knee is only a joint, it depends on the muscles around it to help it move. The calves, thighs, and hips contain the main muscles which allow the knee to move. Many people do not exercise these muscles or just ignore one of them. Therefore, it's harder for their knees to support their weight, causing knee pain.

Now let's get down to solving the problem and correcting the condition. These 3 simple exercises must be done regularly and correctly. Follow the instructions for best results.

Leg Lifts

This knee exercise is very simple and can be performed anywhere. Simply sit down on a chair or bench with a pillow under the knee you plan on working. Make sure you do both knees, not only the one with knee pain. Then lift your leg up until its straight and hold it for three seconds. Then come back down. Do this exercise until you feel a burn in you hips and thighs. For advanced leg lifts and a better knee exercise, use a roman chair with weights.

Calf Raises