Knee Pain

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Basic Pain Management

Knee pain can come from a single injury or build up over time, and physiotherapy focuses on calming it down and rebuilding the strength that keeps the joint stable.

Talk to me about knee pain

The basics

What is knee pain?

Knee pain is discomfort in or around the knee that can affect walking, stairs, squatting, or sport. It might be a sharp pain with certain movements or a deep ache after activity.

The knee relies on the muscles around the hip, thigh, and calf to share load. When those are weak or imbalanced, the joint takes more strain, which is often where the pain comes from.

What to notice

Common symptoms

  • Pain on stairs, squatting, or kneeling
  • Swelling or a feeling of stiffness
  • Aching after walking or exercise
  • A sense of the knee giving way or feeling unstable
  • Grinding or clicking with movement
Why it happens

Common causes

  • Overload from a sudden increase in activity
  • Weak thigh, hip, or glute muscles
  • Previous injury to ligaments or cartilage
  • Wear and tear in the joint with age
  • Poor movement patterns during sport or work
The treatment

How physiotherapy helps

I settle the irritation first, then rebuild the strength and control the knee needs to handle your daily activity and goals.

Load management

I adjust activity so the knee can calm down without you stopping everything.

Strengthening

Targeted work for the thigh, hip, and glute muscles that protect the knee.

Hands-on therapy

Soft tissue and joint work to ease stiffness and improve movement.

Return to activity

A graded plan to get you back to walking, sport, or work with confidence.

What to expect

Your recovery journey

Treatment moves through clear stages. I set the pace to suit you, but the path usually looks like this.

01

Assessment

I find the source of the pain and check the muscles around the knee.

02

Settle it

Reduce irritation and swelling so movement becomes comfortable.

03

Strengthen

Build the supporting muscles step by step.

04

Load up

Gradually rebuild capacity for stairs, walking, and sport.

In your sessions

Exercises I may use

  • Quadriceps and hamstring strengthening
  • Glute and hip control work for joint alignment
  • Step-ups and graded squats within comfort
  • Calf strengthening to support the lower leg

When to seek urgent care

Get urgent medical care if the knee is locked and cannot straighten, gives way completely, is very swollen and hot, or you cannot put weight on it after an injury.

Good to know

Questions I hear a lot

Should I stop exercising completely?
Rarely. Total rest usually weakens the supporting muscles. I adjust your activity rather than stopping it, so the knee can recover while staying strong.
Do I need a scan?
Often not at first. I assess the knee in person and refer for imaging only if the findings suggest it would change your treatment.
Can physiotherapy help arthritic knees?
Yes. Strengthening and load work are among the most effective ways to reduce pain and keep an arthritic knee functioning well.

Let's get you moving again

Book an assessment with me and I'll build a plan around your body, your goals, and your day-to-day life.

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This article is general information and is not a substitute for a personal assessment. Everyone is different, so please speak to a qualified physiotherapist or doctor for advice on your own situation.