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It can strike at any moment. You stand up from a heavy squat and something goes awry. A box jump triggers a strange pinching sensation. You’re doing sprints on the track and a searing pain strikes. You might be looking at a knee injury — what now?

Everyone knows someone who hurt their knee. In fact, they’re one of the most common injuries that athletes sustain. Why? There are a few reasons. For starters, your entire body weight is transferred through your feet and into your knees. They carry a big load, quite literally. Second, it’s the joint between the two longest bones in your body: the tibia (and fibula, technically) and your femur. Being the connecting joint means that it plays a huge role. Third, the stability that your knees can offer decreases as they bend. So, even though we’re talking about the connecting point between your two longest bones, the knee is actually quite vulnerable when your legs are bent. This would explain why people often tweak their knees or suffer full-blown sports injuries while doing things like standing up and squatting down. This includes lunges, leg presses, and anything explosive — like squat jumps and burpees.

Additionally, we want to point out that knee injuries are notoriously tricky to diagnose and treat because in truth, a knee injury can easily start elsewhere, like the ankle or hips. Looking for pain relief by treating the knee might not even be the answer. Hopefully it goes without saying, but if you’re experiencing ongoing knee pain after suffering a sports injury, then you should schedule a visit with your medical professional. @doc_bickford is a good place to start!!

Bear in mind that pain relief is not a one-size-fits-all approach. What works for one athlete might not work for the next. Take the necessary time to rest and recover. Also Prioritize mobility and reach out to us if you need some guidance on ways to improve mobility and overall health! 😉

The World might be on pause but our goals are NOT! ~Xsports~
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