How To Prevent And Address Knee Pain | Full Position And Exercise

[@brandykenoly6532]

Why have I never heard of this. I " Knee'd" more videos about this. Literally no one else on KZbin talks about knee blocking therapy. TFS! More please!

[@zeusireog]

You can safely "lock your knees" if you pull your quad and glute muscles up when you want to straighten it fully. You can actually strengthen the tiny muscles around it (area where most people just accumulate fat on it) and have your entire leg learn to connect as 1 piece. Keeping a "soft knee" trains your mind to see your upper leg and lower calves as 2 separate pieces which creates a weak link in the center (the knee) instead of having it be the strongest point of support and connection. I learned to lock my knees safely in my Bikram yoga sessions (this technique is exclusive to Bikram, other yoga styles wants it bent) We hold single leg positions in 90 degrees with our foreheads touching the knee with a protracted spine, or come down into a bow pose on 1 leg while pulling the other up, it is impossible to do that unless your glutes/quads/calves all connect as 1 large piece. Like the trunk of a large sturdy deeply rooted tree. We call it "pulling the kneecap up" in Bikram classes. You're not "falling back" on it but actually hold the knee in place with all the connecting muscles around. It would be stacked up in 1 straight line from the side without hyperextending cause our knee has that much more range of motion (safely) than we think. It's only when done in a "lazy" way that makes it a bad habit causing misalignments in the long run. For example, you'd see people falling off in split seconds in balancing poses if they don't learn to lock the knees properly. Keeping it soft is more dangerous cause you wobble on it and you never learn to use your entire leg as one. You only truly see the unstable nature of it when you're in balancing poses. We never needed to learn this because we're not on 1 leg in real life. It's just not the best way to lean back on it (the knees) without consciously using the right muscles to support that lean. We're actually able to stand sturdy even on 1 leg like a flamingo. It only takes a lot of practice to get it right and activate that small muscles around it. You should see a "smiley face" on the kneecap when you're able to "pull up" that muscle to connect to your quads. Our "locking" carries a very different meaning and context. Just like how you can connect your spine all the way down your toes when you're on your belly, or when you lift your arms up sticking to your ears, you should always picture yourself as 1 piece. That's when you have full support. Not flimsy like a float noodle. Cause every muscle big or small are connected. It's just like trying to activate sleeping glutes. It's "hard" at first, needing incredible amounts of mind-muscle connection, but once you "get it" you never ever have to worry how bent or not it should be. It just comes naturally to use it as when you need it. Our lower body was designed for as much stability as possible. Our upper body would require more flexibility to enjoy full range of motion to do whatever the hell our heart desires. That's what a perfectly functional body looks like this to me. Having "knees over toes" was a huge NO in the past (still so with outdated fitness trainers) which turned out to be far from the truth. It's actually one of the best ways to make our knees and ankles even stronger and more flexible. My first pair of yoga teachers were yoga champions and have practiced with a "straight leg" for decades when I met them. I also personally healed my knee issue within a month of practice and it only got stronger and better a decade later. Just thought I share it with you cause i went to every other styles of yoga and see that they always shake and wobble too much on that soft knee and never seem to heal from their injuries even after many years of practice. That included the teachers themselves. I went through at least 200 of them combined. Just like how we want our spine to be flexible but tough like bamboo that bends but don't break, all our most mobile areas (knees, ankles, wrists, elbows, hips) can be trained to be like that too. It can either become your weakest links (prone to injuries) or be your strongest chain of support. At the end of the day, it's up to us to decide which one it could be. We have such amazing wide natural range of motion, we only need to strengthen it to enjoy it! Anyway, it's just my experience and observation over my past decade of fitness/wellness journey. Thought you'll be interested to know. It could be a small addition to your toolbox of knowledge and something worth exploring. There should be nuances and context when it comes to "not locking the knees" cause I see this "soft knee" concept floating around for too long without showing exactly how to truly strengthen it. What "to do" and "not to do" is equally important. "Locking the knees" on a straight leg could prove to be more beneficial than harmful (when done right) Just purely keeping a soft knee isn't wrong, it just doesn't help bullet proof the knees.

[@Fluidisometrics]

This is very englightning! Thank you for sharing!

[@Moonlightthroughdarkness]

Thank you!

[@Ladynipchick2]

It's what I was taught in ballet.

[@MaryOKC]

Thank you again!

[@djj3357]

High quality content! 💯🔥

[@djj3357]

Know your cause sights!!

[@DonsHooplifesports]

Good stuff

[@wendygilbert7939]

excellent. thank you

[@Fluidisometrics]

Thank you for watching!

[@seemamistry]

When standing for that proper stacked alignment, how do you address people with really bowed knees or very knocked knees where the toes would not be under the knees? Will this exercise help address that issue?

[@Hndrxxxx]

How do we get the knee cap in alignment with the second toe?

[@Fluidisometrics]

You want to make sure your feet are in line with your hip joint, about shoulder width apart! Over time it will train your body to stand in proper alignment and you'll notice major changes in your legs.

[@vcme2353]

Where can I buy this wooden block please? Thank you.

[@Fluidisometrics]

Hi there! Here is a link to the Starter Program. blocktherapy.com/starer-package-store/ Starter Program comes with: - Block Buddy - 12 classes - approximately 30 mins in length that cover the entire body - Educational videos - pdf's of all positions - Breast and Lung Health virtual intensive - Access to the free monthly classes - A 7 day free trial in the membership All of the above is yours for life, with the exception of the free trial in membership.

[@joannedieckmann2153]

What about lateral meniscus tear ?

[@bulbulievyas9574]

Thank youv

[@Fluidisometrics]

You're welcome

[@JenkinsAnimate2]

What is the aftercare of doing a session on the knee? I heard you say no ice. But should we rest or move afterwards?

[@Fluidisometrics]

You can continue to move around after each session. You don't want to overdue it, but continue to move around to help with mobility.

[@DonsHooplifesports]

Does this work for tight hips

[@Fluidisometrics]

Absolutely, check this video out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6GafJyFgqeip9k

[@kittykat8081]

What do we do first?

[@Fluidisometrics]

Hi there, I'm not sure we understand your question. How can we help?

[@kittykat8081]

Do we do the standing part first or the block therapy?

[@Hndrxxxx]

@@kittykat8081 do the standing part first, then the block therapy

[@hilarius7727]

knee is extremely painful at the points mentioned. Is this normal?

[@Fluidisometrics]

Hi there. It can be. The pain is what we are looking for since that is where restrictions are in the tissue. As long as you can comfortably breathe, you should be fine. Keep in mind that the pressure fibers will kick in if you stay in the position long enough. The pressure over time is what we're after to get that desired melting affect.

[@iipxeachy3883]

Hi, i have knee pain r/t walking on concrete floors wearing steel toe shoes…what more can i do…thanks

[@Fluidisometrics]

Hi! So sorry to hear of your pain. It may be helpful to do a position on the feet - place the rolled-up towel or other tool on the floor and stand on it, addressing the arch of the foot and leaning slowly side to side to search for pain. This will help to mobilize the feet. Try this for a week or two and feel free to reach out with updates!