Why Your Knees Hurt As You Age (and How to Fix It)

Why do your knees hurt as you get older? Is it knee osteoarthritis? Is it from running too much? Find out why your knees hurt and how to fix knee pain in this video.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
03:36 How to Fix Knee Pain
05:09. Exercise #1
07:50 Exercise #2
11:15 Summary of Exercises
11:38 Medical advice to rest + More Resources
12:04 Closing
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Matt Hsu's own battle with chronic pain from the age of 16 in his feet, knees, hips, back, shoulders, elbows, forearms, wrists, hands, and head gives him a uniquely thorough understanding of musculoskeletal pain, the ways in which it can undermine an entire life, and the mental and physical hurdles that keep people from getting out of it.
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Learn how to relieve knee pain as you get older. Knee pain from old age isn't from overuse. It's from UNDERuse. In this video you'll learn simple exercises for knee pain that will help you relieve knee pain and strengthen your knees safely and gradually.
#RelieveKneePain #KneeArthritis #UprightHealth

[@Uprighthealth]

What was your favorite part of this video? Drop me a comment!👇 Be sure to strengthen your knees for the Asian squat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmXXn6Zne9CWfLM

[@royal_kira7184]

My favorite part was your use of the bunny to illustrate why muscles atrophy. I also really liked your glasses Matt! I have a question, is it ok to do the knee extensions at a lower angle than you show here? I hurt one of my knees and it kind of sticks and pops in the up position if I do it the way you show. I can slide it across the floor or extend and bend it at a low angle pain free, but if I do it the way you show, my knee is unhappy 😓 No worries, I am also seeing my doc about this, just wanted to know if moving my knee at the lower angle was an effective way to keep some strength in my joint. Thanks in advance.

[@boostmobile9249]

Muscles burn is NOT FEELING GOOD. CRAMPING IS UNBEARABLE. Seriously Terrible. What HERBS HERBAL TEAS, OR FOODS COULD REDUCE SORENESS SENSATIONS ???? REMEDY S PLEASE???

[@nuthinbutlove]

These look very doable but at my age I'll probably start with only twice a week as you suggested. I really love the bunny. ☺️ Can you give me the link for it or tell me where you found it?

[@susaneke6978]

YOUR HUMOUR and your advice.

[@robertsanders7060]

You too may get older, get a knee X-ray, sit down with a doctor, and be explained where your arthritis has eaten away at your knee. There are limits to your message here. Sure, we can and should do our best strengthening knee muscles. But you should acknowledge that there are limits to that.

[@zeghamawan8887]

I'm 54 and have been working out most of my adult life. However, about 12 months ago, I developed a pain in my left knee,which my doctor diagnosed as "runners knee." Given my age, possibly arthritis. He recommended rest. Every so often, I would try and get out and run, but the pain persisted. I've tried your exercises and for the first time in a year I'm pain-free and able to run. I wish I had found your channel sooner before I started popping pills and buying massaging machines. Love your channel, keep up the good work 👏

[@maxsmart8954]

Did he take an x-ray or just throwing out possibilities. Arthritis and tendonitis don’t go away with rest. Orthopedic surgeon gave me many options with knee replacement being the complete repair.

[@ReneelovesGod]

Me too.. be working out all my adult life consistently and now I have thinning cartilage as well as runners knee and now from working out I sprained my MCL. Been using my knee muscles. Consistently, And I don’t know how this can help me?

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

Wow that's almost exactly my situation. I'm 56 and go hard in the gym with heavy squat cleans. Recently, my left knee has been diagnosed with arthritis and the doctor said to stop squatting ass to grass. I think he's wrong, because humans are made to squat that way.

[@rae-annhendershot508]

Taking 6mg of Boron (after research) helped my knee pain a lot.

[@tompietrs707]

@@ReneelovesGod 😊

[@patmartens4751]

I am 94 and this is brilliant and really helps. I am starting slowly and can feel this is going to help me tremendously thank you very much.

[@darlenefrost2621]

Thanks for the information. I need to do this imonly 63 and my knees hurts. 😫

[@susananderson5061]

Pat you put this 61year to shame I'm up now building my knees Thanks

[@DavidLydonTV]

Reading this comment makes me feel so good. Great community here. I'm trying to move more instead of less and not doing anything crunchy and I feel very hopeful.

[@nanashouse202]

I’m 75 and I sit a lot. I promised myself if I lived to get elderly, I would do nothing but sew, watch TV,and eat whatever I wanted. Lol I physically worked extremely hard to raise 5 children.I farmed, worked out side the home.

[@jayamilapersson4030]

Never too old to start exercise you go girl.

[@dougcarson5202]

He's absolutely right, and I know this from personal experience. As early as my late 30s, I noticed that I was having knee pain while climbing stairs. Shortly thereafter, I started doing yoga, and the knee pain disappeared. Didn't stick with the yoga, and the knee pain returned. Eventually started doing vigorous walks and hikes, and the knee pain disappeared again. I'm now in my early 60s. To this day, I have noticed a very clear pattern of the knee pain returning when I go through largely sedentary periods, only to disappear again when I recommit to regular walks and hikes. As the classic phrase goes, "use it or lose it".

[@Uprighthealth]

This is awesome - thanks for sharing! Glad you liked the video!

[@dougcarson5202]

@@Uprighthealth You're most welcome - my pleasure!

[@sofiaanderson1525]

Nice

[@cameliastyles667]

I am 70 years old. I have falling on concrete twice hurting my knees. Do you have any suggestion for me

[@dougcarson5202]

@@cameliastyles667 The first thing to take care of is to find out whether you have any lingering injuries from this. Tell your doctor for starters. After examining you, they may end up recommending a physical therapist for knee exercises, but the main thing that has to be determined first is whether this is safe for you yet.

[@beverlycleaveland9994]

My husband had a stroke last month and his knees had already been hurting before and he was walking up to 2 miles a day before this happened. He is currently in Rehab but will be released next week, so these exercises will be wonderful for him. He turns 80 in November and is one of those people that has a great determination to make his life better. Thank you so much for your channel!

[@chococat3028]

This is SO helpful! I am 62 years old and have recently begun experiencing pain and stiffness in my knees, especially when climbing the stairs. This video gives me hope that it’s not necessarily a downward spiral, and that I can restore mobility to my legs. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Uprighthealth]

You're very welcome! You may also find this video helpful on going upstairs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baSlh3uhZtqUaLs

[@isabellewhite3505]

Since the 2020 lockdown, I too have beagn experiencing pain in my knees. I will def weave this into my weekly and eventually daily routine. Much appreciated

[@jimdent351]

You're lucky. My knee pain begain in my early 40's and was very painful at times.

[@cassandrabooker193]

My knees swell so bad when I try to work them even though I go up and down stairs all day long I haven't been able to squat since I was in my twenties. Never really found out what made me sick and every joint very very painful but as a result I'm just not able to use my joints like I used to

[@jimdent351]

@@cassandrabooker193 Have you tried changing your diet? I found out by chance that the majority of my joint pain was caused from excessive carbohydrates. As it turns out, carbs such as refined foods, sugary foods, and sugary drinks can cause inflamation in your body. For me, I had excessive joint pain and heartburn. In fact, the heartburn was so bad that prescription medication was not relieving my symptoms. After about 2 months of cutting most of these bad things from my diet, my health increased tremendously. Realizing that there might be a conection once my health improved I did some research. I found some really good articles on Google that confirmed my suspicions. The thing is, my diet wasn't all that bad. I know people who ate far more breads, pasta, cola, and candy that arent affected the way I was. For me, however, changing my diet has completely changed my life for the better.

[@ADKJim3232]

Not only does exercise strengthen the muscles around the joint, it also promotes the production of synovial fluid which is what lubricates your joints.

[@drbeaverhausen]

Exercise 2: Left leg did just fine. Right leg instantly cramped. I'm digging the exercises as a whole. Thank you for making these videos.

[@patriciapiper6294]

The best part of your videos is every part. The way you speak, the way you care about me, your honesty honesty honesty!!!! Thankyou for caring about all of us.

[@mcbrion1951]

The part that addresses muscle atrophy. If you've been bodybuilding for 5 decades (like me), and then going to the gym less and less (especially during COVID), I could tell I was losing strength overall. Bags of groceries even felt heavier. But being the age I am (71), I have told my peers that if they remember our grandparents complaining about their legs, and how - back after someone turned 65 (in the 1950s), they spent more time sitting - and a LOT more time complaining about their "rheumatism." And I'd remind my peers that many people find it harder getting UP from a chair, than sitting down because their thigh muscles are getting weaker because they sit so much! (It didn't help, even though they knew I'd been in competition 40 years (in the 1970s) ago and I knew what I was talking about ). So, good for you! People in the 21st century in particular (even some guys I watch in the gym( seem less aware of the if-you-don't-use-it-you'll-lose-it (and frequently because they're so engrossed in computers and smartphones and are not "in the moment, so they don't notice their body is getting weaker). The spend more time on their smartphone in between sets than they should (60-90 seconds between sets MAX used to be the rule back in the days of Ah-nold, Sergio Nubret and others). Keep up the great videos. This is the first of yours I've come across, but I like being reminded to do things now that I'm OLD!! (LOL). So I subscribed (it also jogs my memory, another of those things that goes when you get older!) I came across the "Asian squat" video 30 minutes ago, and promptly got down to see if I could do it. (I could, but getting back up was a bit...challenging). So, I sat back down (in a chair, natch!), waited 10 minutes, and then did the Asian squat again, and....it was easier. So people don't even have to wait 12 hours or 24 hours to try it again. And they can always - as you pointed out (and as I've told friends) "use the wall for balance if your legs muscles are really weak!" (Great minds think alike!) Bottom line: Your '60s and '70s (I mean age, not the decade!) is NOT the time to get lazy with the body. Exactly the opposite: if you don't maintain strength, you're going to have muscle atrophy (AND PAIN) in every part of your body!! Who needs that?!!?!?

[@glennet9613]

Exactly, I'm 77 and cycle or walk in the mountains just about every day and don't have any pain or stiffness, we cycled up the old cobbled road on the St Gotthard pass a few weeks ago. I'm not a natural athlete by any means, far from it but we have been doing it consistently for years and my motto is, if I did it yesterday I can do it today.

[@ItsMefromSnuffys]

I enjoyed your comments its very encouraging. I like Matt a lot and i tell people about UpRight health

[@robertphillips93]

Couldn't agree more -- and the fact that most of the first part of the explanation is given from a squatting posture is so appropriate! After hyperextension of my left knee in a clumsy run-in with a bedroom area rug, the stabilising ligaments on both sides were strained painfully. Healing took many months, but the tendency for discomfort during a walk remained until I began daily squats. Also helpful has been an awareness that poor hip posture can induce knee pain all by itself. The issue there is weak inner glutes from too much sitting. Though there are special exercises that target them, I haven't yet been able to regularly use them. But the hamstring routine appears to be something I'd like to add to the daily squats!

[@jordan19862000]

Why capitalize the LIE?

[@edm5929]

Great advice, I Walk backwards on an incline, that helped my knee tremendously. Stay strong folks ✌🏽

[@philipdebelder6998]

I am, a 65+ motor cycle rider, for a long time now. For, the last 5 years, I have had increasing trouble with my knees and hamstrings, while mounting and riding my bike. Probably due to age and a sitting life on a bike. Your video has solved this problem. Thank you very much. Philip de Belder- The Flanders.

[@graemehuia5964]

I pray alot that's been good for my knees.

[@jhonyermo]

Hogwash, Malarkey, Humbug.

[@travelguy1564]

Man, this video has helped me tremendously! My knee has been sore for 10 months and this is really helping! Thank you!

[@jmckenzie3309]

Am so grateful for this channel …I am 63 and your advice is helping me to overcome ongoing issues with my knees. Thank you.

[@Uprighthealth]

Grateful for the opportunity to help 💪

[@roddbench6541]

This resonates very well with my situation. I am 69 and I have injured my right knee 5 times in my life, I want to work this out and your video is the best common sense approach I have seen. Thank You!!

[@trudyanderson5289]

Your videos are wonderful! At 70, after an accident, they are just what I needed to walk properly again. I went through physical therapy but their exercises did not address the specific problems and the improvement did not last nor solve the problems. With one day of your exercises I am improving already! Thank you!

[@richstrasz6653]

I used to have problems with not just my knees but also my back, culminating [about 10 years ago] in a slipped disk. I initially recovered from this by attending Pilates classes and as my core body strength improved I moved onto circuit training classes. I'm a total advocate of " use it or loose it", as we get older core body exercise become essential. Like me , you might find it easier to attend regular "core body" classes at your local gym

[@EllaBirt]

You are seriously THE BEST. My favorite parts of the video are your personality, the accessibility of the exercises, the pacing of your words, the details on how to proceed / schedule these exercises to build strength without injury. Really great! Thank you.

[@Uprighthealth]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoy the videos 😊

[@gloriasandy2639]

Thanks so much for these exercise tips. I'm 76 and sit for long hours. Will begin to exercise my knees. Thanks again! 👍

[@Holtza]

My knees are acting up... at 32. I exercise, but I have an office job and noticed after doing the leg extension exercise that my knees are quite weak. These two exercises will make for a nice workday break, thank you. :-)

[@mahmudarifat9321]

I am 36 year female but my knee just hurt from time to time. I do some things you shared in this video. So this is very helpful for me. Thank you.

[@taariqq]

You, my friend, come up with the perfect sessions for a person like me me! Especially appreciate your "If you can't do this yet, start here" help. Just incredible. How many times have I started the "beginner routines", only to not be able to carry on. I especially loved your pre-Glutes video. Of course I have a floppy and bulging belly ... and w/o a strong core, glute routines are not nearly as effective! Here comes the pre-Beginner help. LOVE IT! I've had two cartilage removal surgeries and the ligament in the right knee is stretched. The orthopedic asked me to make the muscles strong enough to compensate for the stretched ligament.

[@steveirwin3699]

I love that most of your instruction was done while in the squatting position. Resting in a the primal squat position has been a game changer for me. I suffered with lower back pain for years, tried heating pads, ice, stretching... and nothing worked. Once i began squatting and strengthening my glutes and quads with the proper exercises and correcting my anterior pelvic tilt, my lower back pain is gone! I'm almost 61 and I feel like I'm just getting stronger. Thanks

[@wagmiorngmi]

Really enjoyed this video - seems like good solid advice explained in a simple to understand format. I am 45 and was laid up in a hospital bed for the best part of 6 months hooked up to an IV drip to fight a nasty cellulitis infection in my legs, so although I didn't realise it at the time, my leg muscles basically completely vanished from laying on my back all day and now I hobble about like a frail 80 year old and am completely unable to squat because of the knee pain and if I get down on the floor on my knees I need some leverage or something to grab onto to get back upright. It's quite embarrassing. Further, my core strength has also vanished so I will do these exercises and also just bought myself a Bowtech adjustable kettlebell to start working on my core. Having good muscle strength into your senior years is absolutely paramount for your longevity and general health/fitness. I witnessed my father deteriorate quite rapidly after his retirement from a very physical job, to becoming a very frail man with no muscles or balance, so was always having falls and injuring himself. I don't want to end up the same way! My job is working on a PC all day + hobby interests online too, so I'm heading for disaster if I don't getting up off my ass RIGHT NOW and make the changes

[@1brodhead]

How could I possibly ignore the advice of a man who recognizes that magical bunnies watch for monsters while I sleep at night? 😅😅🤩🤣🤣 I laughed very loudly when you said that! I am 82 and kept myself in fairly good shape until my wife died 6 years ago. I see that your videos address all my areas of concern about my physical conditioning, and I will be following your advice on all of them. By the way, I have a magical long eared donkey that serves the same purpose as your bunny! Thanks a million for your videos! My monetary donation will be arriving soon!

[@Uprighthealth]

How do other people sleep at night? 😅

[@kimfleury]

Thank you! I have one painful knee from overuse -- the foot on the other side doesn't take my full weight (from childhood -- I've had various diagnoses, but I suspect it's congenital). I'm also on my feet much of most days. However, the exercises you've recommended will certainly strengthen the supporting muscles. So even though the cause of my knee pain is different from just sitting all day everyday, stronger muscles will reverse my particular issues. Thank you so much!

[@songsmith31a]

The "use it or lose it" moral is very timely in an era that produces ever more "labour saving devices". I used to follow weight training and associated fitness exercises until retirement when a road accident left me with lumbar spinal stenosis (compression) and my circumstances changed in various ways. However, in my 70s, I've recently emarked on a return to a modest physical fitness programme and am finding new enthusiasm, staying with basic exercises that help maintain core strength and a degree of flexiblility. Use it or lose it indeed! Keep spreading the good word! Thanks. .

[@alexjames1146]

I like the way you use a common living room layout for your explanations. It removes the first obstacle that prevents people from starting right now. Home environment, regular clothes and just try it now.

[@brendadrew834]

Thanks for this much needed exercise and the great tips! Love the analogies you made about our knees! Add to that commuting by car, bus or train where you're still sitting! Career wise in my case, sitting at a drawing table for years, but now I sit and paint! A former retired NYC fashion illustrator along with sitting and playing the piano for hours and years! I was a fitness trainer in the 1990s and was into weight lifing/strength training, but since I have a mild form of MS which was in remission for almost 20 years until it was diagnosed, I don't lift heavy weights anymore, just very light weights. I once leg pressed 400 pounds, in my late 40s, now I have legs like "Bambi"! I've gone back to yoga i.e. beginninger poses which I've done off and on since the early 1970s. I have two sets of ankle weights, but I will have to take this slowly at age 73! I've made friends with Arnica gel/oil as well at my age. The Grounding mat invented by scientist Clinton Ober also works for inflammation as well as for insomnia, depression/anxiety as well..really works, highly recommended. Watch the fabulous documentaries, "Earthing" and 'The Grounded", "knowledge is power", self-empowerment!

[@kkos99]

More GOLD. I've seen three of your videos now. So practical and easy to follow with subtle humour. Completely engaging and thoroughly useful information. Thank you :-D

[@marilynhaverly570]

This is such good info. I'm 69 and a few months ago knee twinges and general body mechanic discomfort sent me to a physical therapist. Subsequently, I started strengthening my muscles by regular Yoga practice and by cleaning up my diet a little. What a difference! This is a good reminder to keep up the work and I'll be adding these exercises. I need to keep up with my 2 year old granddaughter! 🙂

[@Uprighthealth]

YESSS. Your grand daughter will be grateful she had a grandma who put in the work so she could PLAY. ❤ And it'll also be an example for her to aim for when she becomes a mom or grandma herself. 🔥

[@watchmen6504]

Matt, as always your content is such a blessing. Thank you for caring about people and being so passionate about this subject. You're a good teacher and I have watched dozens of hours of your videos. I am nowhere near through all of the challenges on facing physically but I will continue using your stuff on my journey!

[@plumeria66]

I am 55 and a decade ago I accidentally fell on my right knee causing a knee contusion. I could not walk for a long time and did not get physical therapy right away. Muscles on both knees atrophied and my left knee started hurting too. I finally went to physical therapy and did all the exercises at home three times a day. Eventually I could walk and climb stairs without pain. I stopped the knee exercises, and the pain returned. The muscles still needed work and atrophied quickly. So I went back to physical therapy and did the whole thing again. This time, I kept up with the exercises even if I felt no pain. So now, even though I walk regularly, do slow jogging, and climb stairs, I still do the knee exercises. They keep my muscles built as I age. Muscles atrophy quickly as we age and for me, walking alone does not do the trick. The knee accident was a blessing in disguise because I know exactly how to build them up without having to go back to the physical therapist.

[@donnafreeman4796]

I am literally sitting at my desk watching this video in pain with my left knee started your exercise and feel so much better. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@Uprighthealth]

Get on up and get away from that desk!!!

[@user-bq7js3xo5k]

That’s awesome, I just watched this and can’t wait to start

[@PoeCommunicateATL]

I'm a 58-year-old triathlete and runner and I am SOOOOO thankful for this video and your expertise. You are saying what I've been saying to so many peeps who immediately start going on about how they cannot run because of "bad knees!" 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@DannyFlores-pk9hs]

Yes I agree with you👀 I say the same thing👀 they say Bad back and knees👀 i’m 60👀 I exercise on a bike👀 but you can’t call exercise👀 Great Comet👀 Bad knees👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💕 PS it’s a E bike it keeps the body moving👀 from city of Angels LA

[@paulgoogol2652]

Same for having a "bad memory". If you don't exercise you don't git gud in.

[@rachellewalters8111]

Thanks for this! 😊 I've been wondering what to do to build up my knee strength and found this very helpful.

[@peterjhillier7659]

I am a 75 Year old European living in southwest Britain, I get up at 04:30 everyday and go for a 2,5K run every Morning no matter what the Weather or time of the Year. In fact up to February this Year I was running 5k, but decided to cut it down a little, mind I could and sometimes still run the 5k. I agree if you don’t use it you will lose it. Running helps me focus my Mind and prepare for the Day ahead.

[@ralphfenortner3026]

Thank you SO much for this video. I'm 69, I work in an office, I'm very sedentary and I know I'm in trouble. I needed some basic low impact exercises to get started and YOU GAVE THEM TO ME!! Thank you again.

[@marisolgonzales5746]

You are awesome!! I was told by a doctor I could not go to the gym no more. He said I done did all my walking. He told me to walk less. I could not believe it. I went home to cry. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@margaretnesbeth593]

Thank you so much, I'm going to get started on those excercises asap, very helpful to me, keep up the good work, I love all your videos

[@michael-lt2lf]

I have been following your exercises and found them so effective. My goal? To be able to do a proper Asian Squat and hold it comfortably in that position. I can get down (reasonably well) I'm 76 and 90K but more work needed to get up to a standing position. I would never have believed I could have regained this much flexibility and range of motion in my joints in such a short time. Thank you.

[@Uprighthealth]

CONGRATS! Keep working on your body, getting those mobility gains, and inspiring others! Go show your friends and family how strong and mobile you've made yourself!!!!

[@Joseph-jm8vo]

Makes lot of sense than most of the videos and very simple and easy to exercise.

[@janenewton835]

I hope to do this. Your manner is very pleasing. Like your style. I’m 74 and had arthroscopic op age 38. My knees crunch terribly. I’ve always been very active but now pain keeps me awake. I know all you say makes sense. I’ve halved my pain meds and will do the knee things. God’s blessing on your work.

[@ianbardon8581]

Have a look on YT about the benefits of Borax.

[@kateyoung1757]

I exercise a lot: cross trainer, yoga, callanetics, physio, and lately squats -- all at least five days a week. Why did I get knee arthritis three years ago? It took me two years to get the swelling of that knee down. I have been doing yoga for 51 years.

[@kathyclaire1852]

Ha! This made me smile, but I love the way you explain the reasons and give really specific instructions for the exercises. I need this! I'm nearly 60, work from home and can't put my heels on the floor when I do the Asian squat because my knees hurt. This could help me! Thank you so much

[@sionitacarnen9053]

Great video , helpful to knee pain sufferers. I’m immensely grateful , I’m 79 with so much arthritis in my body . It’s funny to reach senior age. I started going to the gym again to help myself. I stopped gym work when COVID 19 starts to evolve . Again , thanks soo much for putting this video together, GOD bless you and your family . 🙏⭐️❤️🙏

[@nancysmyth-gray1698]

I always go full steam and stop b/c it hurts too much. Thank you for the reasons why and encouraging comments along with reminders for NOT over doing it.

[@thefisherking78]

I've had knee pain come and go a few times in my life. The first episode was in my late 20s when I was doing a decent amount of exercise but probably not very well balanced training overall, and too much desk sitting for sure. I had another surge in pain in my early 40s, ironically from overtraining my quads on things like stairs. So I shifted my routine to more biking plus some targeted strength movements. That seemed to help with strengthening the hams more and I haven't had pain since.

[@christinelewis5765]

Great stuff, Matt! This all sounds really good and I will be adding these into my routine.👍 I always appreciate your videos, thank you!

[@chippychick6261]

Sadly, I was Ill and bedridden fora period of time. Doctor never explained why my muscles were so tight and painful. Keep up this work!!!

[@tonimcdaniel9110]

Thanks this has renewed my hope for relief from knee pain.I am 74 and until

[@djay6651]

I've found that my knees hurt more when I'm NOT moving. They hurt when I get out of bed, but once I get warmed up, they hurt less or stop. I do have a bit of arthritis and a cyst in my right knee, but I'm still able to run at least 2.5 miles a day, even at 50.

[@ralphhancock7449]

In my experience, pains in the morning that subside once I'm up and active indicated tendonitis, or some bad positioning of my knee during the night. Any "itis" feels better once I've warmed up and there is less friction...unless the activity itself aggravates the injury, as in bursitis.

[@sedg03]

And *MY knees are the exact oposite.

[@doloresarispe9247]

My brothers exercises were done on different platforms later in life the impact on the ankles, knees and hips have shown different impacts on these areas. The platforms were cement floor, track with filler from school and then grass areas. The type of flooring can make a big difference and impact on the body. Thanks for listening.

[@glennet9613]

That's why I like cycling, no impact.

[@ralphhancock7449]

The surface you run on makes no difference. Just use footware with more cushioning if you are running on concrete. Your body automatically adapts to the surface and does automatic adjustments in shock absorbing the joints - as long as there is enough neuromuscular strength to do the job. By bias is that those who hurt themselves by running on hard surfaces are just not giving their bodies a chance to toughen up and adapt properly.

[@elainebynum597]

Good explanations of exercises. Insights make sense. Utilizing your guidance on this, I'm commiting to developing attainable change. It's been 10 years since car accident, and though I have gradually recovered, my lower body is ready, even yearns, for freer mobility, sounder strength and more endurance . Thank you Matt for sharing your "know how" and reasonable encouragement with us.

[@cathymason1843]

Your words make so much sense! Just started the exercises! Looking forward to strong knees!

[@triciabartlett8953]

Great info and fun I’ve had two knee replacements so important to keep moving 👌

[@TheSpoovy]

I've been amazed how I've aged since I stopped lifting weights about five years ago. Knees in particular have got weaker but so has everything. I'm determined to stop and reverse the rot. Great video, you have a really good presenting style.

[@Uprighthealth]

REVERSE THE ROT!!! 💪

[@jamesadam762]

I was amazed how early I started feeling very very old in my twenties after my most sedentary job that I've ever had working in an office. then I left that and started working in restaurants and standing all day. Now I am 51 working as a house painter and having to get up and down off the floor all day after all of these years of atrophy. My right knee is complaining at me and these things are helping me very much! Body says yes!

[@davma121]

Great workout Matt. Help me relieve pain in my knees right away. Thanks for sharing your videos and tips. Take care and be safe.

[@teejgarcia]

I've been bed ridden for 2 months because of my arthritis I'm 36 .. hopefully this exercise will help me bring back my leg strength.. thanks for this advice

[@VeMamet]

Great video ! I love your style , humour and easy to understand explanations. Definitely subscribing and sharing. Thank you !

[@Classactjh1]

I love all your videos! They are not intimidating and are great for us who need help due to weak muscles. Thank you for not slamming us right into the splits 😆

[@brendanewsome66]

Oh My goodness, I love you for this Video. I am 56 years old and invested in weighted Jumpropes that i had for awhile and just started using again. I went straight into it 3 days ago and 2 days later was sore, could barely walk (LOL). I got concerned and didn’t jump for a day. I thought my pain was from me getting old, but after watching you I know it’s because I haven’t used my knees like this for a while. I will simply alternate days while doing something else like going on walks.My grown son inspires and challenges me to workouts daily to keep me fit. I appreciate you and thank you for this video. Keep them coming

[@PRINCESSADEBISI623]

Just started watching your videos, and have experience great improvement on my Knees and leg muscles. The knowledge gained from your simply but very revealing video just still my fears am 55.. With this results, ill continue to build on it. Thank you God bless you..

[@ritadecassiarosasrcr313]

Boa Noite!!! Seus vídeos são simplesmente, divinos!!! Estou amando a forma que você explica. Maravilhoso!!! Eternamente grata. Desejo-lhe bênçãos!!!

[@sturost3769]

Just discovered your channel…awesome content 👍🏻 Used to have weird back, hip and knee pains. When the idiotic lock down was forced on us I began my own workout regime at home. Push-ups, stretching, planking, long walks and hikes, running up flights of subway steps two at a time. Lost forty pounds, zero body pains, glutes are rock hard, down to 172 pounds of lean muscle and have NEVER looked or felt better 💪 You can do it!! Just takes discipline.

Thank you Matt! I was hesitating, because I took a big hit on my right knee a couple of years ago, but I tried the asian squat and feel much, much better. I never thought It had these benefits, on the contrary my dad is a doctor and he always said it’s really bad for the knees. This is great, it makes sense! thank you!

[@Uprighthealth]

Congrats! You can now see the matrix! 😀

[@walalisa8141]

Thank you for the very clear explanation. I am in my late 20's and i have pain and noise from both knee. I am doing this exercises right now.

[@patricianunez4025]

First time watching you. I am 74. I started doing leg lifts as I watched you. Felt good 👍. Thank you, Ms Pat from southern Indiana

[@lilianong788]

This video comes just when I was looking for some help on line about my knees! Your explanation is so so true. Love it and Thank you!

[@debora8903]

Wah my right knee starting hurting like a week ago (I’m walking much more these days), so I was suspecting this came because of my unbalanced hips and the insoles (that I need to change) that I wear. I was about to look for some of your videos that address the problem, and there it is posted 1 hour ago ! Thank you so much for your help Matt !! God bless you !!

[@junelehmensich3386]

THANK YOU WHAT WONDERFUL ADVICE. IVE BEEN AVOIDING SURGERY FOR YEARS. EXERCISE HAS KEPT ME WALKING. NO SURGERY EVER. GOING TO ADD THIS TO MY ROUTINE. GOD BLESS U DR.

[@jeanneblackwell5123]

First time I watched this I didn't think I needed the hamstring exercise. Now when I tried it this time yea cramped. But you always tell us what to do when it hurts, what it means and how to get better without the having to be brave and push through it. I have noticed the older I get the faster the muscles like to retreat and forget everything I have been teaching them. This was another really good video that I needed to revisit. I am all the way down on the Asian squats and just have to hold on to the back of the chair a little. It always feels so good after doing them. You are really really good at what you do and I always learn something and get better. You make it fun and that seems to make it easier Thank You!!!!

[@pauldph6444]

Sounds like sound advice that I will follow. I have trouble walking up and down the stairs. I had an impact back injury in my mid 50s, and the pain begins in my spine, L5, but it feels like my hips are the source. Over the last few years, I have developed knee problems. I am now in my 70s. I finally got my butt off the chair and started walking more and more each day. Already, I am walking much more than I usually do. The last few weeks, I have managed to get over 4 kilometers while walking the dog. I do have a stop and go or sit method that seems to increase my walking distance. It is mid-summer where I live, and I will have to see what happens during the wet and cold seasons. What you describe with the knees (other joints as well) is now being called "Sitting Disease". "Sitting Disease” includes most aches and pains we have. Getting off our butts and moving around will stop most pain. I will see what happens in a year…very good video…ta, ta

[@BudgieBurgess1972]

I know plenty of runners and there knees are fooked when they hit 40 + years. I used to run a lot and my knees are fooked too. But totally agree with the strength training. Especially heavy bar bell squats, plus plenty of hamstring work as really been helpful. If I had my time again I'd never of run to the level I did. Maybe a few miles a week would have been plenty.

[@brendashingledecker2925]

Agree. I worked in a factory and walked all day long and started having knee problems. I believe hard surfaces such as concrete attribute to this.

[@beth4015]

Thank you for sharing these useful tips. I go to the gym regularly and will focus more on my knees.

[@nickjones9505]

Daria, my goodness you are sooooooo good. Your playing is faultless, clean, clear and precise yet with amazing feeling. Every note just perfect. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent !

[@jm7804]

Even when youre in good shape the joints still hurt as you get older. They just do. I have rheumatoid arthritis on both sides of the family and beginning RA symptoms myself. It's awful during a flare up. It hurts to move sometimes, but not moving hurts more. I can't imagine how much pain my older relatives were in years ago. They didn't do a lot of moving once things started to go downhill. It was straight to the doctor to start popping pills and sitting on the sofa watching TV for most of the day. You need to do at least 30 min of exercise per day and preferably 60 mins. Take off those extra pounds immediately. Get yourself into a yoga class or do some videos online. Get a set of resistance bands. Get an elliptical machine or stationary bike. Get moving.

[@johnmyers8415]

your 100 percent correct. get off that butt. we were meant to move by your design.

[@plumba72]

Avoid the demon sugar

[@jm7804]

@@plumba72 Yes! processed sugars are a killer for sure.

[@misst.e.a.187]

When I began experiencing knee pain, then an extremely painful Baker's cyst, I found walking, squats and the leg press machine helped relieve the pain and reduced the swelling. Likewise, balance issues caused by impaired mobility vastly improved. A sober thought for those elderly people wanting to avoid falls. If you haven't already covered it, would you address impaired balance caused by knee problems? Thank you.

[@timyatcak3292]

that's connective tissue NOT the joint!

[@rickstokes2239]

As I’m approaching 59 this summer I’m so happy that I’ve kept up my road cycling. I sadly see so many of my friends and piers getting old because they just don’t exercise enough.

[@MHACompute]

I just never considered the presence of muscles in the knee! 😲It makes sense. Love your presentation style. An unforced naturalness to your humour that definitely works for me. Thank you.

[@danielcaldwell5940]

Enjoyed the video. I started having knee pain about 4 months ago. Pain is on inside of left knee. Doctor is saying arthritis, I have had one injection and pills prescribed. Prior to knee pain I was running 3 days a week for about 15 mi total, I was also cycling 3 days a week for a total of 75 miles a week and swimming 3 days a week for about 7500 meters total. I can no longer run but have resumed cycling and swimming. I am 69 years old. These exercises seem easy. I can do an Asian squat. Will these exercises enable me to resume running. I like to compete in triathlons.

[@pjj.5649]

Matt, you just know how to deliver the right information + exercise. A myth breaker you are!!! Thank you so much for this video. A subscriber here, Upright Health is one of the best channels on the internet. Much appreciated, and sharing your videos!

[@Uprighthealth]

THANKS!

[@kenrock2]

Thanks for these video, it has been very encouraging, my knee has been hurt for almost 2 months and it has stops me from exercise ever since, after watching your video, it gives me a kickstart to go back to workout slowly.. thanks alot

[@mr.g1616]

Thank you for you wisdom and helpful advise. You have helped me reduce my knee pain with your amazing tips. You're the best!!

[@nobukazumikami5466]

I learned it hard way. Here is my experience. I decided to do triathlons. I was riding a bike a lot at that time. So, I thought that running was not a big deal for me. However, I developed a knee pain after starting running at 7.5 mph. My knees were not strong for the impacts generated from running. My cure was running slower (5 mph) to strengthen my knees. It was 15 years ago. Since then, I do not have any knee problems. Now, I regularly run, jump, jump rope, bike to keep my knees and joints healthy. From my experience, I think running is the best way to keep our knees healthy for life. In contrast, elliptical machines do not strengthen one's knees. Elliptical machines are good for start exercising after a long hiatus of exercising. But people eventually need to start running.

[@walterscott2286]

Thanks for sharing what you have learned from your many years of running! I'm a daily fast walker, but I've been afraid of harming my knees by running. I will now give it a try! Thanks for the confidence boost! 👍🏼

[@MIMIKU03]

"I'm against the torture of bunnies" idk why but this took me so off guard 😂😂🤝 thank you for caring about our bodies for free 🥺

[@davidwayne9982]

This- as I said when I watched your other video-- is stuff I KNOW-- but sometimes it's needed for someone ELSE to remind us.. THANK YOU again for this excellent video too..

[@NaturalMonty]

Glad I found this video. I will be doing these for my painful arthritic 68 yr old knees. Thank you~

[@jeffpalpant7644]

It was like you were reading my mind! I have been working on my squat, but me knees are sore. Combined with my hamstrings cramping it is hard. Now I know what to do! Thank you!

[@Livetoeat171]

I tried doing the hamstring exercises like you are, but I found that to alleviate the cramps, I touched the floor with my toe instead of having my heel extended so it was toe touches to the ground and I didn't have as many cramps but I still felt the whole hamstring working.

[@kadiyalaramana3184]

Thank you

[@garrystahl2782]

Excellent info, I will start your program. I am 68 and a runner, and now my right knee is giving me problems. Thank you

[@DianaL647]

Thank you SO MUCH!! You explain things perfectly for me and give me practical things I can actually do and incorporate into my life. I am so looking forward to not having painful knees. And now I understand the root cause. ..most important!

[@irpat54]

I am very glad I ran across your channel, you're the first one I have watched that makes sense and shows how us older people can get our knees back... I was in pretty good shape until I was laid up for 6 months with blood clots in my legs and groin, it surprised me just how fast I lost all of my mussels mass and gained so much weight... Now I'm still struggling to lose the weight and regain my strength, thanks for this

[@bobsyouruncle5534]

"mussels" 🤣

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

My only issue with your claim regarding knee pain and running is my recalling how Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen would ice their knees after a game, particularly a blowout by them and they came out early. I recall Jordan talking about stiffness now as he gets his day started on in the morning. This may be extreme cases compared to jogging but the effects are there. Of course, I am not against exercise, even jogging, but to say that it has no affect, I just can't agree with, regardless what research hasn't proven.

[@csilt]

This is spot on, I've been sitting a lot the last 3 months and my knees started hurting. Just got back into bike riding etc to slowly build my muscle back.

[@ramondiaz2851]

You helped me a lot!! My knees got better because of the exercise you recommended!!

[@lindak7019]

I just found your channel and I appreciate the way you present this valuable information to us.I am a 70 year old female and I lead a mostly sedentary lifestyle due to medical issues.I would love to begin a program to gain back some mobility but I do not know where to begin.How do I figure out what exercises are safe for me to do without making my condition worse?Personal training is just too expensive! Thank you

[@Uprighthealth]

Just check out one of my follow along videos and go SLOW AND GENTLE.

[@yvonneanders8547]

What if the cartilage is or has worn away? Will strengthening the muscles help in that case?

[@smeetapinto643]

You're simply awesome... I'm Indian and squatting is common in our culture. 2 years ago I started having trouble with my knees. Visited the ortho who advised me not to squat and no kneeling etc. I'm hypothyroid too. So there was some weight gain. Im 5'6" n weighed 76 kgs. With a systematic diet and exercise I brought down my weight to 66 kgs over a period of 2 years. However, I avoided exercises that required me to use my knees as the pain though reduced to a great extent owing to the weight loss still persisted mildly. I was scared that it would aggravate. Yesterday watched your video for the first time n decided to try out your exercises. Bingo! In just a day the pain in my knees is gone, the stiffness in my thighs is much less.. Thanks a ton..