Everyone loves a good rub down. Not only does a massage feel good, but it also stimulates blood flow, loosens muscles, and can be very relaxing. The same goes for knee massage. Massaging the knee allows blood and oxygen to get into the joint, which makes your knee’s job of healing itself a lot easier. […]
Stretching the Knee: Active and Passive
When you think of stretching, your mind may think about arm circles and shoulder stretches that Olympic swimmers do right before they jump in the water. This is actually just one type of stretching: active stretching. While this type of stretching is great for athletes and others that are typically pain free, it may not […]
The 5 Essential Components Of Knee Pain Recovery – Part 4 (Stretching)
It is important to incorporate both an active and passive stretching program in order to achieve a full recovery from chronic knee pain. Without looking at both types of stretching then your body is less likely to be well adapted to recovery from your existing knee injury as well as prevent any further knee injuries down the road.