Knee Pain
Knee pain can knock you off your feet – literally. But with our evidence-based, clinically-proven solution, you can reclaim your life from chronic pain.
If you’re ready to jump ahead to the strategies that will help you achieve relief from knee pain, please click here.
Or, if you want to know exactly why your knee is hurting – and what to do about it – keep reading.
A Sustainable Pain Relief Solution in Three Simple Steps
- Pinpoint the source of your pain.
- Understand the two primary sources of pain and why knowing yours matters.
- Use actionable steps to find relief from foot/ankle pain.
- Pinpoint the source of your knee pain.
First, make sure you aren’t dealing with potential medical conditions that can cause knee pain.
If you’ve recently had an accident and experienced trauma to the knee area, there could be a major injury. Bruising and swelling are big signs of a muscle/ligament tear or fracture, and an indication that you need to see a medical professional before attempting any healing regimen.
There are also chronic illnesses and autoimmune conditions that can be linked to physical pain, including lupus, multiple sclerosis (MS), and rheumatoid arthritis. If you are diagnosed with one or more of these conditions, please check with your doctor for strategies for pain management.
If any of the above scenarios apply to you, our at-home pain relief solutions
may not be the right option at this time.
Then, determine the specific type of knee pain you have and its possible cause.
Figuring out why your knee(s) is hurting is essential to the pain relief process, because each type of pain is best-targeted with a specifically tailored treatment plan. There’s no comprehensive solution for all pain types, simply because they are each so unique.
In most cases, knee pain can be put into one of two categories: Inflammatory or Mechanical.
- If you have knee pain caused by Inflammation, your first and most important step is to reduce the inflammation. That means stopping any exercises and refocusing your efforts on effective supplements and braces right now.
- For Mechanical pain, the goal should be to find the everyday habit or movement that’s causing microtraumas (tiny injuries that produce pain) to your knee area. So, we’ll break down your daily routine and target the most common microtrauma causes – including the way you walk, sit, sleep, and breathe.
So, how do you figure out what type of pain you’re experiencing? With just six questions and less than two minutes, we’ll help you find out.
Answer yes or no to the following questions:
- Do you have knee pain in all ranges of motion ?
- Does your knee hurt constantly?
If you answered yes to either of these questions:
- It’s likely that your knee pain is mostly caused by an inflammatory issue.
- If you like, you can end the questionnaire and go straight to solutions for Inflammatory Pain.
If you answered no, or are unsure, please continue with the next set of questions.
- Have you had a recent lifestyle change in lifestyle, like a lot more time at the computer, a new job, or a new living arrangement, with different physical demands, that might be putting a strain on your knees, ankles or feet ?
- Does your knee hurt more in the morning, but then improves throughout the day?
- Does your knee hurt more at the end of the day or after doing a certain activity like walking?
- Does your foot hurt only in one or two ranges of movement?
If you answered yes to any of these questions:
- You are likely in a “Mechanical Pain” condition, meaning that there is some movement or habit in your everyday routine that is contributing to your knee pain.
We get it: you’re in pain right now, and you don’t have the time to wait around on a solution. But by investing just a few moments to assess your pain type can save you hours, days, and even weeks of pain. Each of our pain protocols is shaped around the specific pain type, so understanding yours is key.
2. Understand the two primary sources of pain and why knowing yours matters.
Think of your pain as a message from your body – it’s communicating to you that something simply isn’t right. Until you can find the source of your pain, you can’t truly resolve the problem.
This is why so many generic knee pain relief plans don’t produce results.
Inflammation Pain
If you have knee pain from inflammation, you’re likely experiencing discomfort in all or most ranges of motion, just about all the time. Usually, inflammation pain stems from a recent or ongoing injury to the area.
If you have Inflammatory Pain, STOP exercising your knee.
Attempting exercises on an inflamed knee only makes the situation worse, slowing down your healing and even leading to further damage. Instead, you need to manage the inflammation before anything else.
- First and foremost, your goal is to reduce the inflammation.
- Also, incorporate supplements that support tissue healing for rapid, sustainable results.
For individuals with inflammatory knee pain, trying stretches and exercises before tackling inflammation is basically pointless – and even potentially risky. So, if you’ve been unsuccessfully using a knee treatment plan that relies on this methodology, it’s time to rethink your approach.
Mechanical Pain
Does your knee only hurt when you move it a certain way, during or after a specific activity, or at certain times of day? If so, it’s likely that you have mechanical pain. Mechanical pain is tied to a specific movement or habit that is repeatedly causing microtraumas to your knee area. Until you can put that movement to a stop, improvement is impossible.
If you have Mechanical Pain, IMMEDIATELY assess and target the actions/habits that are related to your pain.
Mechanical pain is related to one of two situations: either it’s a random movement or habit you have related to your knee, or a mechanical issue in another area of your body has caused your knee to overcompensate.
So, your top priorities are:
- Taking a hard look at the way you walk, sit, stand, and even sleep to hunt down any trigger points.
- Use targeted muscle releases to provide support to other areas of your body, so that your knee(s) isn’t attempting to overcompensate.
Knee Pain Caused by Multiple Conditions and Issues
In our years of clinical experience, we have found that more than two-thirds of people can quickly label their pain type. But for the remaining one-third, things are slightly more complicated. These individuals may have a mix of pain types, as well as other conditions (such as blood circulation issues) contributing to their pain.
In these scenarios, a trained professional can help untangle the complex layers of pain causes. If you think that you may fall into this group, we offer one-on-one sessions with KinetiCoaches to help you be better-equipped for successful pain relief.
3. Use actionable steps to find relief from foot/ankle pain
Now, you know that your pain relief plan depends entirely on your specific needs. However, we have developed a handful of foundational programs that can support all individuals in the pursuit of pain relief. These optional programs can be incredibly helpful in accelerating your progress.
Walking & Standing Fundamentals
You might be surprised to learn just how many people are dealing with pain caused by how they walk and/or stand. Our Walking & Standing Fundamentals Guide helps you examine your habits and make easy changes to support healing.
Fundamentals Program
Our comprehensive Fundamentals Program is an in-depth look at everyday microtraumas and what you can do about them. Particularly if you have mechanical pain, this is an add-on that could make a world of difference.
Supplements
Choosing supplements for knee pain can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve streamlined the process to eliminate the stress. Using our clinical expertise, we’ve created KinetiKit bundles that include only the essential, most effective supplements for knee pain. Each bundle is tailored to a specific pain type, so you can skip hours of research and get right to the results.
Sequenced Exercise Program to Release Certain Muscle Groups, Then Correct Others
What if we told you that setting aside 16 minutes a day could be the key to making massive progress with your pain? That’s exactly what’s possible with our expertly-crafted self-care and exercise protocol for knee pain. You can look forward to substantial relief in as little as three weeks, with only minimal time and effort required.
Solving the mystery of your knee pain is possible – especially now that you have an effective self-care strategy in hand. A quick and easy questionnaire is the only thing standing between you and the rest of your life – so let’s get started.
Knee Pain Exercises and Stretches
Depending how long you’ve struggled with knee pain, you might have one (or many) versions of knee stretches and exercises for pain. But for many people, these routines never end up translating to noticeable results. Or worse, they create setbacks that only intensify your pain.
And if you have nerve-related knee pain, taking regular microbreaks for nerve flossing are a necessity. If your current treatment approach doesn’t include this essential component, consider this a sign that you need to make a change – now.
We explain the how, what, and why in our Exercises for Knee Pain.
Exercises for Knee Pain
The hunt for exercises to help knee pain can be a long and frustrating one – at least, until now.
Many pain relief programs fall short of the effective strategies you’ll actually need to make progress. One of the most common errors is the failure to properly release the relevant muscle groups. Without this step, strengthening exercises serve virtually no purpose. Individuals with nerve knee pain may never even hear about microbreaks, putting pain relief further out of reach.
Add that to the fact that so many stretching and exercise plans require an hour or more every day, staying consistent is tough.
After years of working with patients that had dealt with subpar solutions, we recognized the need for a better, more intentional approach. We based our program on two foundational concepts:
- First, proper muscle release is paramount. After releasing the right muscle groups, then we can move on to strengthening them. It’s a more effective route that speeds up progress considerably.
- We built a streamlined plan that prioritizes the essential exercises, without any unnecessary steps. Most people are busy enough as it is, so we determined the best exercises to concentrate minimal effort for excellent results.
If the ability to make rapid progress in just 16 minutes a day appeals to you, you may want to consider our Releases and Corrective Exercises.
BRICE: Brace, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevate
If you’re one of the many people with inflammatory knee pain, BRICE (Brace, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevate) is a term you should become very familiar with.
A quality Brace will stabilize the area, provide effective compression, and support blood flow.
- Note: For inflammation, blood flow support is especially essential. If you’ve been completely relying on compression (and maybe wrapping the area too tightly), you’re likely slowing the blood flow and preventing the reduction of inflammation.
Rest is active rest, such as swimming. Gentle movements that are within a pain-free range of movement can be productive, but be mindful of not overdoing it.
Also, apply Ice in brief, 20-minute spans, about three times a day.
Finally, Elevate is generally considered optional. If you can comfortably elevate your knee while reading or watching TV, for example, then you can add it to your routine if you’d like.
Follow the above guidelines for 7-14 days before trying any exercises and stretches.
Supplements for Knee Pain
Think of your body as a luxury car: with the right fuel and basic maintenance, it can perform to its peak potential. And when you need your body to manage repair and recovery, nutrition and supplements aren’t just a benefit; they’re an absolute necessity.
A solid supplements routine not only accelerates the healing process, but it can also make your pain more manageable in the meantime.
However, many of the supposedly “best” supplements for knee pain are mainly just well-marketed products you don’t really need. Our guide to Supplements for Knee Pain gets straight to the point and explains which basic supplements will actually help you achieve your goals.
There are so many supplements for pain out there, but only a few really matter.
Supplements for Inflammation and Knee Pain
If your knee pain is due to inflammation, then it probably makes sense that reducing inflammation is a good move. This combination of supplements tampers your body’s inflammatory response, and also provides much-needed relief from your symptoms.
- KXFlammed: This blend of turmeric, boswellia, and yanhusuo provides anti-inflammatory support
- Omega3 Fish Oil: Supports connective tissue and joint health and strength
- Topical cream: An easy-to-apply product for targeted relief of pain and inflammation
Supplements for Mechanical Knee Pain
A simple trio of supplements equips your body with energy, raw materials, and improved blood flow, setting the stage for healing mechanical pain.
- Mitochondrial Support: Fuels cellular processes needed for healing
- Collagen: Provides the raw materials for rebuilding tissue
- Magnesium: Supports improved blood flow for more efficient healing
Stop Living with Knee Pain Starting Now
You’ve already spent long enough dealing with pain, but all of that can end now. While your past options for pain relief might have been limited to prescription pain relievers, expensive clinical care, or generic exercise plans, that’s now changed.
Kinetix365 has introduced a new way to tackle knee pain: an easy, at-home self-care protocol customized according to your type and source of pain.
Our mission has always been to deliver a pain relief solution that produces maximum results with the minimum effective dose – essentially, it’s an exceptional payoff for the least amount of time and effort possible.
We’re confident that our plan can help you, so we’re offering a free three-day trial period. Get started with your self-care protocol now and discover a life after pain.