Exercises that help with knee pain - and the ones to avoid

Struggling with knee pain? Whether it's due to an injury, ageing or a condition like arthritis, there's no doubt that it can be uncomfortable and have an impact on everyday life. But in many cases, a targeted exercise routine and focus on strengthening and stretching can help with knee pain and prevent it from recurring. Learn how to support your knees safely with expert-approved exercises, along with the ones to avoid.

Why is knee pain so common?

"The knee absorbs three to six times our body weight during activities like running and climbing stairs, and does so with less inherent stability than the hip joint, making it a common source of pain and discomfort," Amanda Grimm, a personal trainer and sports massage therapist with Knead Massage , says. "The knee sits between two major joi