How To Instantly Fix Knee Pain When Going Up And Down Stairs

Knee pain often gets worse when going up and down stairs.
People avoid stairs all the time to avoid dealing with the pain they experience using them. Some people have to use stairs no matter what at their home, work, and throughout their daily life.
We often get patients thinking about selling their homes because of stairs!
Don’t sell your house because of knee pain! So long as your knees are not extremely swollen and sensitive, you should be able to reduce the knee pain and even eliminate it.
People with knee arthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, a meniscus tear, and even knee cartilage damage usually make this instant fix to the way they climb stairs to help their knee pain.
In this video, Dr. David shows you exactly how to modify the way you use stairs so that you can dramatically reduce your pain...and possibly even eliminate it altogether.
Here is the video mentioned about walking:
"Does Walking Help Knee Pain?" • Does Walking Help Knee...
Interested in more tips and advice with walking and stair climbing? Check out this playlist:
“Walking & Stairs Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles”
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[@jleetxgirl]

David’s tips are always the best advice! So are his programs to target problem areas. I’ve taken the knee pain 28 day regimen. It really helped me! ❤️💯❤️

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thanks jleetxgirl! We're sooooo happy you've benefitted from the program!

[@williamdart8776]

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[@roohiameer4133]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy anything for acl tear sir.. No surgery done yet.. I m unable to climb up n down

[@tommarsters4205]

I have knee pain I will try that walking

[@sunilpandita8900]

let me try these exercises and i will put the all result feed back thanks once again

[@constancepetersen9635]

You are my new hero. I'm 76 and my inner knee pain has been so bad for the last month that it has been making me an invalid. I watched a few of your videos yesterday and within an hour or so, after following your tips, I am now practically pain free. The pain was so bad that I was constantly repositioning my legs for relief. Now I very consciously sit with my feet turned out and my knees outside my feet...no pain. I don't even feel like I need Aleve this morning! I feel like I owe you the price of a consult😁 Many, many thanks.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

YESSS!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear Constance!!!! Thanks for letting us know this worked for you!!!! It's so great to hear that you no longer need Aleve!!!

[@pattyajones]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING..................I am new to this page. I will look up more from him!

[@pjj.5649]

Oh, Constance, this is so good to hear. To be knee pain free is like having your birthday every day. So glad you are off that Aleve medicine which doesn't do justice to your body over time. So happy for you!!! I will be joining you soon!!🤗

[@rojonottahoe1539]

Aleve is not safe. Im sure you know the lable by heart. I bet your new movement will drastically improve your health. Thank you for commenting honestly.

[@TheKoolbraider]

This is the same pain I have now. It's bad enough that I have to think twice about where and how far I go. Will be doing this to see if it helps because my garden is suffering because I can't spend as much time as usual.

[@usaearthling]

I have been in so much knee pain that I refuse to do any kind of activities with my loved ones. I've taken Meloxicam, Tylenol, and Bayer. Nothing has worked. I had been praying to God, asking him to ease my pain, and today while opening KZbin, this video popped up. I went out side to try this out on my stairs, and I am so grateful that this actually worked. Wow Dr. David, you are a Godsend. Prayer does work and so does this technique. Thank you so much. Subscribed. 🙏🙏

[@Zzrdemon6633]

Yeah it's god for sure! 🤣 no other solution for your knee other than a random utube video? 😩

[@sharonjensen3016]

Meloxicam? The only place that belongs is in the toilet.

[@ciphermkiii]

@@Zzrdemon6633 just because you chose to be an agnostic or whatever, does that also mean you are devoid of respect of others beliefs and feel the urge to belittle and heckle whenever you get the chance?

[@fledanow]

Thank you! I have osteoarthritis in one knee. I thought I would have to sell my two story house, but tried your advice and now my pain is well controlled when walking downstairs. This was truly helpful.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Wonderful! This makes us so happy to hear, thank you! 🙌 Here is a link to some additional videos that may continue to help: “Walking & Stair Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH Keep us posted on your progress, and so happy you get to keep your home!

[@marcmiller6532]

I'm a 77 yr old male and have been getting progressively worse knee pain over the years, and have never heard of going up and down stairs in the manner you demonstrate and explain. So I am now trying it with your method and I can instantly feel a difference and the pain is definitely reduced. Thanks and I am passing this link along to friends who could use the help!

[@billnroger]

Tried it and immediately saw the results! Stairs are no longer a problem for this 79 year old! Thank you!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear William Thomas!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Wow that's amazing. Has the progress continued?

[@gregjones3660]

Same. I’m 135 years old!

[@josi7690]

@@gregjones3660 You don't look a day over 134.

[@evelynvargas3614]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy 😊

[@clairelegault7046]

My house is 2 storey and your instructions has helped me tremendously! I’ve been strengthening my glutes all week after watching a couple of your KZbin videos! Thank you! I don’t want knee replacement surgery ever! I’m 72 years old and I’m active everyday walking , cycling 10 miles on low resistance, swim breast stroke for 30 minutes and now doing strength training. I’ve always did yoga/Pilates for 50 years. The best thing that helped my inflamed knees was getting the flu and was going from my bed to my couch for about a week. My knees were pain free and swelling was gone! Thank you for showing me how to save my knees so I don’t have to have surgery or forced to move out of my house! You’re exactly the physiotherapist that I’ve been looking for for the last 6 months! BTW I’m Canadian from Windsor Ontario!

[@Christynmaine]

This really works! I’ve been doing this for a couple of weeks and I’m totally better and not avoiding the stairs as before. I was convinced I was headed for knee surgery like so many in my family. A big thank you for this great technique!!

[@travellife08]

Following your advice for stairs which I encounter in my house on average 3 times a day, 15 steps -2 story house, I already feel better walking on flat surfaces afterwards. Thank you, will be watching more of your videos.

[@mirrortime]

Unbelievable! I can't thank you enough! Knee pain drastically reduced! THANK YOU!!!!

[@pennyc.638]

Dr. David, this is wonderful! Will try this right away (thirteen stairs in and out of my basement apartment). I also love the fact that you get right to the point! (instead of spending 5 to 10 minutes telling us what you are going to do!!)

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thanks Penny! We’re glad you enjoyed this help!

[@pjj.5649]

That's the truth Penny. None of that sour music and some kid or dog running through the video. Dr. David gets right to the point and you get so much value, know how/knowledge out of the time spent. Excellent presentation!!!👍👌

[@cmholmes1067]

Exactly, I lose interest quickly, so they need to get to the point quickly 😊

[@cmholmes1067]

Oh my, I am amazed at how well that worked! No pain!!

[@naalee1407]

Thank you very much. I stumbled across this page a few days ago and already I’m moving with less pain. I’m 74 and have had OA for 12 years. Slowly but steadily deteriorating. I’m grateful for your directions.

[@sandybrown4764]

I sometimes have medial right knee pain when going down stairs and walking counterclockwise, and a history of knee arthritis. I would be considered "old," but active. I came online, today, to find a 'different way to walk', to alleviate the pain, not do a bunch of exercises unrelated to my personal issue. I found it right here!!! Using the techniques described, I no longer have pain associated with the above-described motions! Amazing! I've viewed several more videos, by this channel, and they offer such good advice. Thank you so much, Dr. David!

[@areguapiri]

A very important and helpful point......*Always use the handrail to help you up and down!

[@susanbyron9298]

Last week I visited a therapist for my knees. He showed me how to sit and get up from a chair without holding on. In one week, I am getting up and sitting down without grasping for support and also climbing stairs.

[@areguapiri]

@@susanbyron9298...Everyone weak knees or not, should use the handrail when going up and down stairs. It's a safety and health precaution for everyone.

[@susanying1654]

This comes in so very timely! I just sold my one-story home and about to move to a townhouse that is three story high. I love this new home and these simple recommendations are totally durable and educational! Thank you so much for your sharing!

[@ms3kids37]

I have seen ppl go up and down stairs like thus many times and I now know why they do it this way...Thank U💙

[@Mission_Command]

I was very skeptical. I've had severe knee pain from climbing stairs. I'm 70 years old. I immediately tried this test, and it freaking worked! I now almost want to start climbing stairs again, to get my knees, gluts and ankles back into shape. I am amazed at this technique. Thank you for sharing!

[@fraukugel8482]

Thank you so much. Everyone only told me to lower my bodyweight. But nobody told my how to move till this.

[@dianemorgan2284]

You are simply amazing! I’m dealing with a flare up of an ITB syndrome which makes stairs challenging. Turning my feet out to take pressure off my knees changed everything. BTW, I used to complain that stairs were too shallow for my size 10 shoes. Now, by turning my feet out, the stairs fit! Cool. This way of doing stairs also helps with my balance. So many unexpected benefits. Thanks so much!

[@priscillasingh7465]

Feel so blessed to see your videos. I like the fact that you talk about healing as opposed to surgery.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Yes of course! We see it improve all the time in the clinic without surgery, injections or medicaitons. They're not as needed as the healthcare industry makes it seem.

[@shannonmichelle4476]

Found your videos yesterday when I typed in exercises for chondromalacia and I am so very glad. The list of exercises my doctor gave me to do felt counterintuitive and ended up causing me more pain. Your video about exercises you should and shouldn't do almost made me cry. I knew those weren't the right exercises for me, and I even noticed when I worked on glute strengthening the pressure on my knees wasn't as bad. I had already been trying to walk up and down the stars using my glutes and just gave up and started going backwards (watched that video right before this one). This is what I needed to see. I was on the right track but didn't have my feet positioned right. Thank you so much for your series of videos on chondromalacia patella. I've been in so much pain for the past few weeks and everything I was told to do except for ice and heat just made it worse.

[@MK-hz2bn]

This is gold. I’m a real estate photographer and started having knee pain when I did two 4 story commercial building that had no electricity, no elevator, and carrying my gear up and down the stairs started a pain I haven’t been able to get rid of. I have used meloxicam and diclofenac but the minute I quit it comes back. My Dr is going to send me for a shot. This video gives me hope.

[@etherealenigma2008]

This was the best advice I've gotten from anyone. I've been doing it since I saw the video a few days ago and NO knee pain. That's amazing since I was, literally, dragging myself up and down stairs for years. Got brave (or stupid) and tried climbing a ladder to adjust my outdoor security system. With feet out, I could climb a ladder again. Have also been doing other exercises Dr. Dave recommended in other knee videos and I've felt less and less pain, daily. I can't even begin to tell you how thrilled I am. At 69 I was terrified that I was doomed to knee surgery. Thanks so much Dr. Dave. You're a miracle worker! Going in to do the exercises now. Don't want to let up on them. :-)

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear Florence!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!! We're sooo happy to hear that you're able to get back up the ladder!!!

[@tubbie1819]

Thanks, once again, great advice how to walk up and down stsirs. You're a jewel of information❣

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Sandruel White! Thanks for much for the nice compliment :-)

[@nsn73]

It works! I have been to my daughter’s twice recently, last month and in March and no pain. Because of the grand kids I’m up and down the stairs many times all day. Thank you Dr. David!

[@betohonstein4378]

I experienced tightness and pain around my knee during and after a 4-mile run. I’m 54, and it felt like my knee twisted slightly. After a week or two of limping around with limited mobility and pain, I visited an orthopedic doctor, who took ex-rays and diagnosed it as arthritis. The sensitive pain when feeling on the inner lower part of my knee and your explanation of a tibia shift is exactly what I was experiencing, and the exercise you recommended was a game-changer! Next time that I’m injured, I think I’ll visit a physical therapist doctor instead! Thank you.

[@gloriabridges6235]

Love it. Not one Dr. In 10 years of treatment has shared this with me. They give me knee brace, pain pills, even walker. Thank you, thank you.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Gloria!!!

[@kanamasai5194]

I do not have knee pains. However I'm always interested to gain knowledge on health. This seems like a very important lesson and relatively easy (with a bit of practice)

[@izzy9132]

I am so grateful to now have this knowledge. It's amazing just one knee began hurting at age 69. I walk, climb hills and multiple stair cases to avoid some pitfalls of age and am looking forward to walking naturally for the first time since I was a child when my mother forced me to keep my feet as she insisted perfectly straight. Thank you.

[@maureenlennon4923]

Such wonderful advice. All the knee issues you address, this, the walking and the glut exercises all really eased my knees. Thank you!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Maureen, so glad that our content has improved your knees! Hope things continue to get better!

[@wilsonyap2619]

OMG!! I HAVE BEEN HAVING VERY PAINFUL KNEE PROBLEMS THE PAST FEW YEARS ESPECIALLY WHENEVER I GO HIKING WHICH I DO VERY OFTEN. And I was told to point my feet the direction I was heading! It's been getting worse to the point where I couldn't hike at all. Thank you for the video! I am going to do as you instructed from now on. I hope it works for me!!!

[@Squirrelfriends22]

Thank you so much,I’m going to try this when I have to go up & down basement stairs to do laundry.I Need to have a knee replacement & I have a very sore meniscus but looking forward to trying this.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Julie! We hope this helps you when doing the laundry.

[@kathie1499]

I’m so GLAD I FOUND DAVIDS CHANNEL. He’s ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. His information, demos are EVERYTHING. Thank you David❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EmilyAllan]

45 and my knees feel pain every time I go up and down stairs. I played a lot of high intensity sports when I was younger. A few years ago I injured my knees while doing exercise on an elliptical with bare foot shoes several times a week. My knees haven't been the same since. This will be very helpful. Thank you.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Great to hear you are gonna try this Emily. Let us know how it helps.

[@gabrielamunoz6089]

I have knee pain when using the stairs in my home and I avoid going upstairs. I tried this and instantly felt relief! Thanks for this great information Dr. David!! 👍🏻

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Great to hear Gabriela!!! Thanks for updating us on your success!!! Woooohooooo!!!! 🎉 🎊

[@mattlevault5140]

Late to this party but I've got to say that this really worked for me. I've had pain in one knee coming down stairs. With this technique, I didn't have any pain. It does feel a little awkward and I had to concentrate to use my gluts, but it works for me! Thanks so much!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Matt! We’re sooooo happy you found relief!!! This is the way we should all be using stairs! It’s just awkward because we’re not used to it. 😊

[@george4658]

Trying being a delivery dude for the past few years with one of the clients restaurants being 4 levels up each level having 10 steps with a total of 600kg every bloody day at 4am. I'm 38 and here I am searching for alleviation tips like every one here. I wish every one here healthy lasting joints and limbs for the rest of their days . ❤ Ty also doc

[@SCBiker58]

Had a knee replacement two years back and stairs have been a issue with that knee and the other that hurts at times. Glad I seen this and it does make it better. Thank you 🙏

[@antoinettebrown3834]

I had my first physical therapy session I came across your channel and I am thrilled with the idea of possibly avoiding a knee replacement! I am anxious to learn how to manage this bone on bone arthritis! It has really put a damper on my mobility!

[@kpadmalatharao4556]

Very nicely said. Was finding it difficult to climb up and down the stairs,now I will follow your instructions. Thanks

[@suecullen631]

My pain level for months was at an 11, everything i did was excruciating !!! Your videos eased my pain to a 7 or 8 ish. I CANNOT GET OVER IT, literally first time trying techniques. Just unreal THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU XO

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

YESSS!!! This is great to hear Sue!!! We’re so happy to hear that you got relief with this technique!!! God bless you too!

[@davidohara7669]

Yeah, my pain was 103! Reduced it to -4!.

[@janmaccabee2496]

This seriously WORKS !!! ❤

[@desireewilkinson983]

It’s 4:32 in Texas right now and I just finished watching your very informative video! Thank you so, so much. I’ve NEVER subscribed to ANYONE’S video in my life and I’m 67 years old. I needed to hear this! I’m looking forward to not only implementing your suggestions, but watching more of your informative videos. Thank you Dr. David. I’m one happy seasoned lady! 😁

[@gordonmorris6359]

Since smashing/hyperextension of my knees in 1980 (never treated), I've been turning my feet outward when descending stairs, but never considered flexing my glutes to decrease pressure on my ever shrinking quads. THANKS for the advice!

[@malathimurthy7222]

Dr David thank you so much, just started watching your videos and following them and experienced great relief from severe knee and calf pain. Small amendments in the walking process and climbing stairs and going down the stairs helped a lot with the knee pain , almost life came to a stand still with the knee pain but thank you so much Dr. David for such a simple yet very effective exercises 🙏👍

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You’re welcome Malathi!! We’re so happy you got relief!!!

[@superskr1]

Great video! I have a 6 year old knee replacement but stairs have continued to be painful. This method really works for me! Thanks!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

That's great to hear superskr1! We hope you can keep your knees healthy for years and years to come!

[@Leana6517]

I'm glad I found you. I will surely try this & update you on the outcome. I'm 58 years young & am disheartened with the knee problems I'm having. Hope to watch more of your videos to get myself back to normal. Thanks for sharing.

[@lonkow]

Im 125 and now I can run again, 3 Marathons in the row. Thank u so much, I will vuy whatever you have for sale!

[@innaportnoy1894]

You 125?????????

[@teoss2569]

Thank you very much doctor. Your methods of climbing up and down the stairs have given me a tremendously relief for my knee pain. Appreciate very much of your advice.

[@gregjones3660]

You’re welcome

[@anxiousgarden]

Omg..I just tried this on my stairs and my pain /stiffness is relieved. I dreaded going up /down the stairs but now I will use this technique. Thank you so very much!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear Jacqueline!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!

[@faodail3913]

I tried walking like this. I'm amazed. Woke up the next morning with no knee pain. It does come back from time to time during the day, but that reminds me to adjust my walking again. It's amazing!! Thanks so much for putting on these videos. I'll try stairs like this too. It feels real weird at first but when you look at your feet, you realize you aren't really sticking your toes out very far at all. I'm sure my knee is starting to heal a bit too, as the swelling has reduced a little and I've only tried this for 3 days. It works like magic!!!

[@Jdub1005]

I've been uses the stairs wrong for my whole life. I've had pain in my knee for a month now and I'm doing all the research I can to heal it. You got a like and a follow from me for sure. I'm also putting other video tips into play as well. The stretching helps too. I'm getting ready to go to Disney in 40 days and I need this knee to be ready for my long park days.

[@lookweewah6633]

Thanks doc. I immediately tried walking down the stairs as suggested. Wow, no pain and no clicking sounds, no jamming of my left leg. I am more confident to walk down. Before this, I put my left leg on stair level A and then my right leg on level A just to avoid pain and the possibility of falling. That will change henceforth. The idea of making the room downstairs as my master bedroom will be shelved hopefully for many years to come.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

WOOOHOOOOO!!!!! This is great to hear Loo Kwee Wah!!! We're so happy you figured out how to use stairs without pain.

[@alanmadeira-metz1380]

I like your knee pain videos which I have been watching. Never heard of this advice but will use from now on. Thanks.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you Alan! Please let us know how it goes using this advice!

[@sundrghealth780]

You are truly incredible! I woke up with a lot of discomfort this morning, but after performing the exercise you suggested, the pain is completely gone!!! Bravo

[@umamaheswari8520]

Thank you so much for teaching how to climb the stairs without putting pressure on my knees. I'm so grateful for your help.I really appreciate you are taking the time to show how to climb the stairs in a way that won't hurt my knees. I feel so much better now that I know how to do it." Your advice has been incredibly helpful. I'm feeling much more confident about climbing stairs now." you are really explain things to clear.I really appreciate that."Thank you for your patience and understanding. you were always so helpful

[@JCSAXON]

I just started doing something like this vs walking kinda sideways on stairs for years due to severe injuries & it’s really helped me out. Thanks

[@lovelife9332]

I’ve always walked sideways as well! Are you almost bone on bone in any knee? I’m wondering if there’s no going back once you are that severe?

[@thereaction18]

This is what I would do instinctively when I had to carry something heavy up or down stairs. Makes sense. One step at a time.

[@deedee2218]

Wow this whole time I’ve been firing up my glutes going up the stairs on purpose because I felt it helped not putting any more pressure on my knees but will implement the turning outward of the knee. Thank you so much!

[@annettesherrer876]

It was my first time watching you. Thanks for caring enough to share.

[@marinafrancis8026]

Wonderful advice. Clear, concise with a demo and no extra talk and annoying music in the background. Thank you so much. Yes this takes the load of my quads which are really weak. Any exercises to strengthen quads besides half squats which are excruciatingly painful.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Marina! We're glad you like the video :-) Quads typically don't need to be strengthened in an isolated position. You can usually work them in other exercises. If you're having knee pain on stairs, it usually means that your glutes are very weak and you should focus on that rather than quads. Quad strengthening tends to make knee pain worse. In case you need more specific help, here are some video playlist that could be useful for you: "Knee Meniscus Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a "Knee Cartilage Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mbdl1FVQx8BCGdNaOyGo09p “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i

[@pamelaburke9250]

Makes such good sense. New knee replacement…can’t wait to try this! Thank you.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Great! You're welcome Pamela! Glad it makes sense for you! Let us know if it helps your new knee!

[@lindapetro5594]

Are you pleased with your surgery? I cancelled my knee replacement surgery recently b/c I wasn’t convinced it would be any better.🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@bakhtyarirani5763]

Dr David l have left knee arthritis & all this started after l met with an accident. I am 67 & working out on glute muscles has tremendously helped me. Thank you Doctor & I don't miss out your single videos.

[@roseb.1537]

I am going to try doing this today! Thank you Dr. David!

[@sandraolson8635]

This helped so much. I was trying to keep knees straight ahead because I thought that was correct but it just caused pain. Great advice.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Sandra, we're glad you found the right angle to keep your knees at to keep healthy.

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

Hi David. I'm 65 years old and retired from a lifetime of working on concrete and hiking and backpacking every chance I get. I had a work related meniscus tear years ago in my left knee and re-injured at work. Now with both knees aching in general I see therapists recommend high repetition low impact activities so I began cycling and enjoy it very much but I dearly miss climbing in the Guadalupe Mountains, Davis and Franklin mountains as well. After seeing a few of your videos I see I have been using my quads for all climbing and ignoring the glutes. I can't wait to get out and try this technique so hopefully I can get back to the Guadalupe Mountains I miss so much. Thank you for your videos and encouragement. Atb, Tony

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Tony! Sorry about your meniscus tear 😢 But we’re so happy to hear that you’re going to start using your glutes now!!! That should allow your meniscus injuries to heal and make climbing much better. All of those mountains are in our neighborhood! The Franklin mountains are just minutes from our clinic. We’ve got a great view of them from our windows.

[@stevemiller9211]

I accidentally discovered this method on my own a few months back and it absolutely does work. I felt a little goofy climbing stairs that way, but after watching you demonstrate it, I see that it doesn't look too awkward.

[@mikewolthoff1568]

Thanks! I’ll give this a try. I’ve been doing stairmaster (one with actual stairs vs pedals) for a couple hours each week and have had knee giving out, slight pain and tickle last couple of years. Hopefully this will help

[@dhamiltonsherman1381]

Wow. Pain is reduced to the extent that I am no longer bent over while I drag myself up the stairs with my arms. I can stand up straight and go from one step to the other without stopping to put a second foot on each stair. Even descending is becoming less painful. Thank you SO much! Were I not so far away, I'd be your relentless patient! - Dorothy, near Delaware

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear DHamilton Sherman!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!

[@blessingjohnchelliah4317]

I put a second foot on each step when I'm not in a hurry. This is a sure way of preventing pain. I also lean forward so I don't fall backwards. Leaning forwards when carrying heavy groceries in both hands can also help prevent accidents. I am 84 and work out and swim every other day at our local gym.

[@sivakumarsivasubramaniam5757]

Hi Dr David. Thanks so much for your invaluable tips on taking the stairs up and down as we live in a duplex apartment where the bedrooms and bathrooms are upstairs. As a 70 year old Professor with right knee mild arthritis, I'm now able to do the stairs quite easily thanks to you. Also your tailgate leg swings are truly great. I now make it a point to include it in my daily yoga rotines. God Bless you Doc!!!!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear Professor Sivakumar!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!! We're sooo happy to know that you're able to go up and down stairs easily now!!!

[@toddbest]

I have HO in my knee doctor - I have to go “unwell” leg first to get down and can’t ride bike due to lack of mobility…what you advise please - I am active but my left knee has very limited mobility

[@BARBWOOF]

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[@gregtowle8830]

walk backwards helps out It builds different leg muscles. @@epmanualphysicaltherapy

[@CapitaineNautilus]

Today was my first ski day of the season. Usually, I was always warry of doing false movements that would cause me knee pain. But after two months of climbing stairs in the way your explain in this video, I found out that I felt more confident and did not feel any ache. This is so great! Thanks again!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

That is so awesome, Nautilus!! We are so glad to hear that you were able to transfer these techniques into something advanced like skiing! Thank you for checking in and letting us know how you are doing!

[@armi4276]

Hello Doc, I’m climbing 16 steps with heavy stuffs and going down as well. I’m using my arms holding the railing and the other leg to be able to go up and down because my left leg hurts when I use it. I stop every time I land on each step. I will definitely try doing what you said. Thank you very

[@dc9291]

you are so smart and helpful. I recoved from my injury of a yr ago, then damaged my knees again after adopting a large rescue dog. Much less painful going up and down stairs. I have to work on butt tightening.

[@bettyduhart6013]

Thank you for the information on going up and down the stairs. I did 3 rounds of PT and was never told about turning my feet and tighten my glutes. I know this will help my pain😊

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Betty! We hope this helps you get back to 100% really fast!!!

[@annprobasco4507]

Thank you so much for this information! I have bone on bone knee pain and want to postpone knee surgery. I live in a 100 year old house with 16 steps and 2 landings. Just practicing this technique a couple of times has greatly improved my stair climbing and more importantly my descent. My family hates getting behind me when I'm going up or down stairs so I'm looking forward to improving my speed!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Ann! We hope you can get your knees feeling and working better on those stairs! We're glad to see that you've already had initial success. Please watch these videos to get even more help! “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i

[@organizer14]

Thank you so much for sharing this! We really appreciate you!!!

[@eileenthatcher2202]

👍🏼👍🏼A positive shout out! I just ran across this video again after seeing it over a year back. This tip really works! I shared the video earlier, but since then I just share the tip to whoever looks like they could benefit. Even to strangers struggling at the metro & train stations.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Eileen, This is fantastic! It is so exciting to hear that this has helped you. Thank you so much for your continued support and sharing the knowledge. We appreciate you! 🧡

[@wendyhannan2454]

Well done David , great information I’m going to follow your advice. I have stairs at home to practice on. I find coming down stairs the worst. 🙏

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Wendy!!! Please let us know how it goes trying this out. 😀

[@harmanx.]

I discovered the knee facing outwards relief just by random experimentation -- literally a day before seeing this. Great vid -- excellent to get confirmation that it's the right form to use.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Very cool that you figured it out yourself Harmanx!!! That's really the way we should all be moving and walking anyway.

[@cindyhappel7376]

I’m definitely going to try this. Thank you!

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

Excellent advice. I will do the exercises you suggested in a previous video- free swinging the legs over elevated seat, glute tightening front and back and walking backwards.

[@monaalleyne2048]

Thanks for the update on knee pain alleviation. I will be doing the same.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Mona!

[@riversedge69]

Great video. I’m definitely going to try this. I used to have to walk down the stairs backwards in order to alleviate the pain from prior tears in the front and back of my knees, it occasionally flares up so randomly coming across this video was definitely useful information and I’m looking forward to trying this tip this week 😁 Thank you ☺️

[@bijalpatel113]

I do the same

[@BikeArea]

How did it turn out?

[@riversedge69]

@@BikeArea i did try this and will occasionally do it, however I find that when I do this, I feel like I’m going to go to fast downward or fall which leaves me feeling unstable. So I’m conscious but can’t do this all the time. But with that being said, it was a better position for my knees, but not good for my stability ☺️

[@dixiethompson3604]

This helps so much! I had meniscus surgery with a lot of damage from a fall. I kept wondering when my knee wasn’t going to hurt going up and down my garage steps, and step down in my living room. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Either pt hasn’t gotten to this yet or i missed it, but i needed this.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

That's great to hear Dixi. I m glad it helped you!

[@richardforshaw8479]

My wife has pain in her knees, and I have encouraged her to follow your video advice. Thankyou for your clear explanation, and I’m sure that she will improve. 😊

[@alsinabutt1413]

Thank you soooooo much I was going up and down all wrong and causing pain on pain!!!! I was avoiding going up and down stairs at all!!! I tried this and I was not in pain!!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

WOOHOOOOOO!!!! We're so glad you figured out how to use stairs without pain Alsina Butt! Cheers to better knee health!!!

[@irenec2968]

This is great info. I lost 20 pounds in the last 4 months to alleviate my knee pain, but climbing 4 flights of stairs is still painful especially on rainy days. I will definitely try this.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Congratulations on losing 20 pounds Irene! That's no easy feat! Please let us know how this goes for you next time you go do stairs! Hopefully you can make it up and down as many flights of stairs as you need to after getting this right!

[@paganimofo3]

I'm honestly curious. Did losing weight help at all ?

[@irenec2968]

@@paganimofo3 Hi It helps in the sense that I am more active after losing the weight and the knee pain lessened somewhat but I still have knee pain and I know of cases where a person is not overweight and still had knee problems.

[@Ladynipchick2]

@@irenec2968 Me 😔

[@cadoo5591]

I will be 68 years old in September and have worked out on a vertical climber for the past 10 years, in fact I just bought a Maxiclimber XL-2000 to replace my old climber that wore out. What you're saying about using the butt muscles is absolutely correct!! I never engage my knees in the push, I just concentrate on the very tops of my thighs along with my hips and butt. What a great workout and my legs are stronger and I know it saves a lot of stress on my knees when I climb the stairs. Great advice about how to position my feet for stairs, thank you for that! Arthritis is taking over little by little so I'm trying to battle it with strengthening my muscles. You'd think a climber would be bad for your knees but it isn't if you follow what your body is saying and use the right technique. I do my climber for a 1/2 hour every day that I'm not babysitting - that's exercise enough ha ha ha

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Great to hear Cadooo!! Get those gluts working on the maxi climber!!!

[@geetharaman8972]

Many Many thanks for your video & I am 72 & having leg pain when going to upstairs (terrace)to see my garden plants. Now I will try your steps & revert you sir!

[@monieluv721]

Wow, so glad i came upon this video. As a mail carrier, my knees have been through it. I will be trying these tios tomorrow. I pray for some relief.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Monica! We are sorry to hear that you have been in pain and hope that you have gotten a chance to try this, and that it helped. below is an additional link for you that may help: “Knee Pain Exercises, Stretches, Advice, & Tips Playlist” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY02hvFckRQO55HfAqDtWrM Keep us posted on how you are feeling! 🧡

[@monieluv721]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you, I will check it out. And the method of walking up and down stairs has helped

[@MurraydeLues]

I have been suffering worsening knee pain for the last 10 years or so. Been X-rayed and nothing found. Just tried this technique on my stairs. Feels a bit unusual but I went up and down them without the slightest hesitation. Thank you sooooo much.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear Murray de Lues!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!

[@graceevangelista7152]

Thank you very much for this information and the photos, thanks so much.

[@MrCox2121]

Awesome. Recovering from a ruptured achilles. Knee hurt after climbing into my truck for the first time in 4 months(focused on quads pushing up vice your technique). Felt dull pain in my knee afterward and some clicking in knee after sitting for a long time. Tried this technique and boom no pain when stepping up.

[@n4life24]

Thank you! Can't wait to try!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You’re welcome Nancy!!! Please let us know how it goes!

[@johndsouza3352]

Thank you Dr. for this video. Could you also make one for buckling knees. I've recently realised that my left knee buckles when I'm walking on level ground or as I climb up or down a pavement and I've missed falling many times. This happens suddenly and without warning. Grateful if you could upload a video about this. I'm sure many others have similar knee issues. Thank you!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey John! Great topic! We'll pass it on to Dr. David and see if it's something he can do a video on soon. Yes you're right, many people do have similar knee issues.

[@grecopena]

Just tried your technique on my stairs and it made a huge difference for the better! Thank you very much.

[@dianekerr4741]

So simple! Thank you very much!

[@edwardpaulsen1074]

One of the things I learned to do because of serious knee pain was to go DOWN the stairs backwards... Yes, it is quite awkward in it's own way, but it even further lessens the shocks of landing because the toes are pointed and seeking the next step and the forces are partially absorbed by the calf muscles and takes further stresses from the knee since that is the joint that is "buckling"... When I thought about it after watching the video, I am actually maximizing the use of my glutes to control all the forces of my descent... Not sure whether that is "helpful" or even "correct", but I found it to be an immense relief for me after nearly falling several times.

[@4cats2008]

I've resorted to the backwards going down the stairs at times due to knee pain so I will try this method today!

[@johnunderwood-hp8rj]

Thank you. I had not thought of this technique. I have been avoiding the stairs, especially going down, to avoid problems with my knee.

[@sbrown2165]

❤I was looking for something on walking up and downstairs. Very helpful

[@celestinalopes5132]

Thsnk u Dr. David. Ur explanation before the demo is truly very informative n we viewers gain a lot of knowledge as it is said Knowledge is Power!!! Feel comfortable n wanting to share it with friends having similar issues. God Bless Dr. 🙏

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Great to hear that you're benefitting from the explanations!!! We think it's important to teach the "why" and not just the "how". 100% we agree knowledge is power!!!

[@kobalt77]

I just did this and it is like a mini glute work out simply by going up and down the stairs, absolutely amazing ! Thank you so much Dr. David.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Dub Siren! Yes, it is definitely a gluteal workout and you probably need it to get more strength to better support your knee. Keep up the great work!

[@kobalt77]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Great advice Doc, and greatly appreciated. Ironically I was doing more squats and leg strengthening exercises before I injured my knee, so that has set me back a week or so, but well on the mend now thanks to your awesome knee video. I just did another 20 foot movements !! 😃

[@4cats2008]

Is the "glute" workout automatic when the feet are turned out, or do I have to "do" something in particular. I don't understand the "fire up your glutes" concept of this. Tks!

[@jenniferjoseph5914]

I do a lot of climbing every day, up and down. Thank you . Very useful tips. ❤✌🏽

[@lisagnzlz]

Sir, You give us So Much Amazing Info that Is VERY VALUABLE to our (knee) Health ! 🙏🏼❤️