Here I am at work and asking myself what should I do about this knee pain. Thanks for the quick tipps. Also people start to listen to the podcast. U will learn a LOT! Much appreciated 🙌🏻
Had chronic knee pain since last november due to running and hiking. I have seen a specialist and physio in the beginning of the year..it has helped a little. A friend recommended me to practice your stretching and lunges two weeks ago. I can say that since I am doing these exercises, the pain has diminished a lot. I can do lunges comfortably now and can go downstairs easily. Thank you very much, it helps me a lot. I'll recommend your channel to family and friends. Greetings from Mauritius!
Incredible! So happy the videos have helped you! There are a few other knee videos as well as one specific to chronic knee pain, if you’d like to check those out. I also post some videos on Instagram, if you’re on that platform @docjenfit. Good luck on the rest of your journey!!
Hi Doc Jen, when you do the laying quadriceps stretch do you engage your core to protect your back or it supposed to be relax, could I put a pillow under the belly. I have some lower back problems and just want to make sure . Thanks
Definitely adding these stretches. I've had a lot of problems since I tore my meniscus. It was repaired surgically but it's never been the same. And then I developed a ganglion cyst.
I'm 62 years old and about to embark on my first half marathon with my daughter in July. I've been doing a strength training/running routine since January and have not had any issues knee-wise until a few days ago, when after my interval run session, both my knees -- mainly around the medial area -- started to really ache and become progressively worse late into the evening/early morning hours. I've since been on the mend but am worried this may affect my ability to continue my routine and/or take part in the race. Your exercises really do look promising, and my hope is to add them to my daily stretching routine to help me get back on track soon. If there are any other suggestions you recommend, please do. Thank you again for helping me keep my promise to my baby-girl.
Maybe check out the Knee Plan on Jen Health! its out new platform and can give you a ton of great ways to explore your knee health! Get your free week trial here: Jen.health/freetrial
Hi Quinn! Let us know how that marathon goes! I have so many knee videos here you can try by typing in "knee" into my profile video search. I also have a knee plan on my new platform jen.health . This one is great because it's a plan specifically for knee pain and entail different exercises/stretches every day. You can get a free week and try it!
Thank you for this video. I’m getting pain even if putting a towel behind my knee and is not going away even after a couple days. Should I continue to do those, use a bigger towel, less time?
Hey Doc Jen, I've seen you use the towel knee"distracting" trick on a couple of your videos. I was wondering what the phyisiological effect of using the towel has on the knee , and are there any specific tissue that are being targeted?
Try starting with 15-20 seconds see how that feels. If that's ok, try 2-3 sets, then try longer the next time. It will always depend on how your body feels.
It’s got to try keeping the pelvis level from side to side but if you have tightness on one side, this could contribute to one side slightly higher than the other.
In that somewhat pigeon stretch, I cannot balance without having my hand on the same side as the front leg on the ground. Super inflexible. Is that ok?
Here I am at work and asking myself what should I do about this knee pain. Thanks for the quick tipps.
Also people start to listen to the podcast. U will learn a LOT!
Much appreciated 🙌🏻
Thank you for stopping by! We're glad to be of help!
Thank you for this! Any advice on modifications if the back knee hurts in the 90/90 stretch?
I usually say to try elevating your bottom on a pillow or cushion!
thank you Jen ❤️
Of course!
Had chronic knee pain since last november due to running and hiking. I have seen a specialist and physio in the beginning of the year..it has helped a little. A friend recommended me to practice your stretching and lunges two weeks ago. I can say that since I am doing these exercises, the pain has diminished a lot. I can do lunges comfortably now and can go downstairs easily. Thank you very much, it helps me a lot. I'll recommend your channel to family and friends. Greetings from Mauritius!
Incredible! So happy the videos have helped you! There are a few other knee videos as well as one specific to chronic knee pain, if you’d like to check those out. I also post some videos on Instagram, if you’re on that platform @docjenfit. Good luck on the rest of your journey!!
@@docjenfit Thank you! Sure, I'll have a look on instagram and your other videos of course. :)
Thank you
You're welcome Thanks for watching!
This was so good Doc Jen , thank you👏🙌
Hi Doc Jen, when you do the laying quadriceps stretch do you engage your core to protect your back or it supposed to be relax, could I put a pillow under the belly. I have some lower back problems and just want to make sure . Thanks
Definitely good to activate the core to help support through the back!
Perfect for my sudden weird knee pain! will check out podcast asap
Hope you enjoy! ❤️
Definitely adding these stretches. I've had a lot of problems since I tore my meniscus. It was repaired surgically but it's never been the same. And then I developed a ganglion cyst.
Thank you for watching! There are several more knee related videos on my profile you're more than welcome to review!
Perfect time for this I was laying in bed thinking this same thing last night!
I'm 62 years old and about to embark on my first half marathon with my daughter in July. I've been doing a strength training/running routine since January and have not had any issues knee-wise until a few days ago, when after my interval run session, both my knees -- mainly around the medial area -- started to really ache and become progressively worse late into the evening/early morning hours. I've since been on the mend but am worried this may affect my ability to continue my routine and/or take part in the race. Your exercises really do look promising, and my hope is to add them to my daily stretching routine to help me get back on track soon. If there are any other suggestions you recommend, please do. Thank you again for helping me keep my promise to my baby-girl.
Maybe check out the Knee Plan on Jen Health! its out new platform and can give you a ton of great ways to explore your knee health!
Get your free week trial here: Jen.health/freetrial
Hi Quinn! Let us know how that marathon goes! I have so many knee videos here you can try by typing in "knee" into my profile video search. I also have a knee plan on my new platform jen.health . This one is great because it's a plan specifically for knee pain and entail different exercises/stretches every day. You can get a free week and try it!
Thank you for this video. I’m getting pain even if putting a towel behind my knee and is not going away even after a couple days. Should I continue to do those, use a bigger towel, less time?
Try it out and listen to your body :)
How many times per day should I do this and also the exercises from your other Knee Pain video? Thanks!
Really depends on how your body feels! Maybe start once a day and then you can progress to doing it more often!
Thank you for addressing full knee flexion! I lost my full knee flexion after an injury and no body addresses this. Thank you!
Glad we could help, Stacey!
Hey Doc Jen,
I've seen you use the towel knee"distracting" trick on a couple of your videos.
I was wondering what the phyisiological effect of using the towel has on the knee , and are there any specific tissue that are being targeted?
It's more of a global relaxation technique. So it helps to gap the knee joint a little and relax the muscles and tissues about the knee joint
All I want is to be able to sit back like you are in the start of the video. I can barely sit back from 90° kneeling.
It may take some time, but consistency can really change that for you! I believe in you :) There's no shame at moving at your own pace.
How much time for each stretch, and how many sets?
Try starting with 15-20 seconds see how that feels. If that's ok, try 2-3 sets, then try longer the next time. It will always depend on how your body feels.
Thanks for this. I don't have a knee problem but I love to do squats & when I do my knee would hurt at times
Glad to help, Michelle! You're welcome to check out other videos on my profile. I address knee pain as well as squats a few times.
@@docjenfit thanks & I will definitely check them out. I have been as I follow you on instagram as well.
Hi there, the last one, the deep deep squat. I feel a sharp pain when I go all the way down and compress. Should I go 80% of the way for now?
Where is the pain? I would maybe go partial range of motion like you suggested so you can control it without feeling that pain!
When doing the adductor rocks should the pelvis be level? My extended leg side is much higher
It’s got to try keeping the pelvis level from side to side but if you have tightness on one side, this could contribute to one side slightly higher than the other.
Thank you, looks like I need to rotate leg more internally to get pelvis inline and do I ever feel the difference!@@docjenfit
In that somewhat pigeon stretch, I cannot balance without having my hand on the same side as the front leg on the ground. Super inflexible. Is that ok?
Modifications are okay :)