Knee pain during squats: common contributors and training modifications
Load, volume, depth, speed, stance, ankle mobility and recovery may influence squat pain. Try less load or depth, slower tempo or supported variation. Practical guidanceStart with a manageable change rather than complete rest or repeated painful testing. Record activity, symptoms and next-day response. An assessment can tailor exercise, technique and load; progress should be steady rather than based on a promised timetable. When to seek helpLocking, giving way, swelling, inability to bear...
By BDYMAP · Sports therapy & massage, Loughton
Load, volume, depth, speed, stance, ankle mobility and recovery may influence squat pain. Try less load or depth, slower tempo or supported variation.
Practical guidance
Start with a manageable change rather than complete rest or repeated painful testing. Record activity, symptoms and next-day response. An assessment can tailor exercise, technique and load; progress should be steady rather than based on a promised timetable.
When to seek help
Locking, giving way, swelling, inability to bear weight, fever, hot red joint or trauma requires review.
Book in Loughton
BDYMAP offers sports therapy and sports massage at Muscleworks Gym in Loughton for gym users, athletes and active adults. SST member 9202. Book via Cliniko: https://bcosteopathy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings
Load, volume, depth, speed, stance, ankle mobility and recovery may influence squat pain. Try less load or depth, slower tempo or supported variation.
Practical guidance
Start with a manageable change rather than complete rest or repeated painful testing. Record activity, symptoms and next-day response. An assessment can tailor exercise, technique and load; progress should be steady rather than based on a promised timetable.
When to seek help
Locking, giving way, swelling, inability to bear weight, fever, hot red joint or trauma requires review.
Book in Loughton
BDYMAP offers sports therapy and sports massage at Muscleworks Gym in Loughton for gym users, athletes and active adults. SST member 9202. Book via Cliniko: https://bcosteopathy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings