It’s Not Just About the Knees

Knee stiffness is often the result of what’s happening above and below the joint. Limited hip mobility and tight tissue around the knee can cause your knees to feel locked up and heavy during everyday movement.

We start with self-myofascial release (SMR) focused on the calves and lateral quadriceps—two muscle groups that directly influence knee tension. Softening these areas creates elasticity in the tissues that feed into the joint, making movement feel smoother and more fluid.

Next, we incorporate assisted joint stretching, especially targeting hip flexion and external rotation. Freeing up these ranges helps reduce unnecessary stress on the knees and allows for better alignment and load distribution during movement.

Just as important is restoring ankle dorsiflexion—your ability to bend at the ankle. Without this foundational motion, your knees are forced to overcompensate. By improving mobility through the entire lower chain, we help your knees move the way they’re meant to.

We then implement corrective exercises such as glute medius activation, which enhances lower-body stability, especially important during single-leg movements like walking, climbing stairs, or changing direction.

To integrate it all, we finish with functional movement training like split squats, hip hinging, and loaded glute bridges. These patterns allow you to actually use your glutes, not only improving performance and joint protection, but helping you feel and look stronger too.