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Welcome back.

Today lets talk balance.

Not just the ability to stand on one leg or walk a straight line heel to toe.

We must consider balance systemically.

In other words, the body as a whole.

Balance means a state of equilibrium or an equal distribution.

When we consider the possibility that knee pain can be a complex issue that may have it’s origins in imbalance, we can then begin the recovery process.

First by stretching the muscles and connective tissue that may be tight, which in itself, is one kind of imbalance. Then we can get the weaker muscles stronger, a second kind of balancing act.

My experience with many different knee pain clients with many different knee pain symptoms and conditions has showed that just by simply stretching all the muscles around the knee joint and attacking the chronically weak muscles of the hips, core, upper and lower legs with strength exercises, most, if not all, knee pain symptoms are vastly improved if not eliminated.

Now, don’t get me wrong, every knee pain issue is unique to it’s owner.  Yet, this system of progressive stretching and strengthening seems to prove the most overall benefit with the least amount of harm.

One other thing before moving on.

Stretching and strengthening shouldn’t be limited to only the areas directly surrounding the knee.  A complete, well rounded stretching and strengthening program is always the most beneficial approach.  This is what you’ll find with the LoseTheKneePain program.

Total body care and maintenance.

You never know what may be just on the edge of breakdown.

Think of it as one of those 30 point inspections repair shops offer for your vehicle.

It’s much less costly to catch something and attend to it before it becomes an outright problem.

Back to the knees.

Start your flexibility program by stretching the hamstrings, glutes, quads, hip flexors and calves.

Download your free LoseTheKneePain video for a complete demonstration on each of these stretches.

Next, strengthen the interior muscles of the quad, the hamstrings, hip rotators and glutes.

One simple exercise you can perform is a body weight leg extension for the interior quad.

Lie on your back with both feet flat on the floor just below your knees.

Start with the leg that has the least knee discomfort or pain.

Keeping both knees at the same height, extend that knee until the leg is straight and at the same height as the resting knee.

Turn the foot of the extended leg outward.  If it’s your right leg that’s extended, turn the foot to the 1:00 o’clock position.

Hold that position for as long as possible, working toward one minute.

Switch and repeat the same exercise for the opposite leg.

Even if you only have pain in one knee, be sure to perform the exercise on both legs.

We don’t want to create another imbalance by ignoring one side of the body.

Perform this exercise working toward 5 sets of 1:00 holds on each leg at least four times per week.

Hope this helps.

Remember, knowing what to do and actually doing it is the difference between remaining where you are or making possible progress.

Let me know if this helps by leaving a comment in the comment’s section below.

Talk to you next time.

Get strong and stay strong,

Rochelle Gravance