8 Home Exercises for Knee Pain Relief

1

Lie on your back and lift one leg straight up, holding for a few seconds before lowering it down. Repeat with the other leg.

Straight Leg Raises

2

Stand with your back against a wall, slide down into a squatting position, and hold for a few seconds before standing back up.

Wall Squats

3

Sit on the edge of a chair with your heel on the floor and extend one leg in front of you.

Hamstring Stretches

4

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and rise up onto your toes, then lower back down. You can hold onto a sturdy surface for balance if needed.

Calf Raises

5

Sit with your legs straight out in front of you. Tighten the muscles on the front of your thigh and hold for a few seconds before releasing.

Quad Contractions

6

Lie on your back with your knees bent. Slowly slide one heel towards your buttocks, then slide it back out. Repeat with the other leg.

Heel Slides

7

Find a sturdy step or platform. Step one foot onto the step, then bring the other foot up, and step back down. Repeat, alternating the leading foot.

Step-Ups

8

Lie on your side with your legs straight. Lift the top leg up and hold for a few seconds before lowering it back down. Repeat on the other side.

Inner Thigh Leg Lifts

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