1:50 don't stand so straight that your knees are locked, but knees a bit bend. 4:20 don't stand long on one leg locked, better alternate 4:50. If your job needs long standing, have soft cushion inserts. 5:58 have a swirling chair to facilitate sit-stand 6:45 exercise after standing/sitting for an hour Don't kneel, don't cross legs too long, 10:47 take short strides in walking 12:00 sleep, have a pillow or wedge under your knees
Another bad knee movement I discovered is getting in the driver’s side of the car by putting the right leg in and then twisting on the left knee. I now sit on the seat and then swing both legs in. My pain vanished as has that of many friends I’ve recommended this to.
I have been able to cancel my knee replacement surgery now that I have been able to rid myself of the pain in my knees & sciatica following Bob & Brad & doing their exercises. The knee pain only comes back when I overdo it. Thank y'all !!!
Beth I'm so happy for you dear god what a relief you don't have to go through it and pay a load for it, how are ya doing now? Hope everyone in your family and friends are safe and heathy. This legit made me teary eye cuz I might be 19 but I know body pain gets bad if you don't take care of yourself.
A man I knew walking a trail was having trouble with his upper arm. I told him to go to your channel. I asked him a few times and he had not looked you up so I sent him links for what I thought he may need. Due to COVID I had not seen him for 2 months. I was concerned.🙂♥️ Then I saw him and asked how his arm was and he said he did the exercises and they worked beautifully and he was healed. Yay for you guys!!!
@@darrellcrawford1769 yeah what about Biden!?? He needs a chasity belt! Or maybe just a straight jacket. All these folks are deranged wack jobs. Our country really sucks 😕
I'm doubled jointed so my knees lock back further. I think I have developed crepitus from it, because my knees crunch when I bend them and squat. I had an x-ray preformed from which the results came back normal (which i assume means no noticeable damage). I then started to develop pain as well as the crunching. I had since identified the pain and concluded that I have quad tendonitis. I've been doing some cross fibre massage which seems to be helping.
I never knew there were certain things that we should avoid doing with our knees... like standing locked. Thank you Bob and Brad. You guys are awesome.
People learn some amazingly bad habits just because they saw someone else doing it. Even worse, so many stick to it even after seeing reason to stop, because they think "Well, someone I cared about did it, so how could it be wrong?!"
I’ve been watching your videos for about a month and I am so happy with all I’ve learned. I’m an active 67 year young women and I want to stay this way 😀 I’ve also introduced you to my grown children since everyone can benefit from your program. Here’s send you both a big thank you! 🥰
Thank you so much for all of ur video helped me in my stroke recovery. Its not only in ur opinion that u r the best on RUclips you are the best all over the Social media
My husband is a little over that and has a lot of height related joint problems, which is why I'm here. Just wondering if you've made any modifications to your car and if you don't mind the question, what sort of car do you drive? We got him a Mitsubishi Triton because it was the only car/Ute for sale at the time, that he fit in 'adequately' but most of his pain still comes from the shape of the seat and lack of leg room. In hindsight we should have tried harder to get an automatic. He uses a lumbar support cushion but it decreases the leg room slightly more. Any tips on making driving more tall person friendly?
Me, aged 28, struggling with knee pain after years of heel walking, sleeping with my knees bent all night and no cushion, sitting without proper support for my short legs, and working a job where I either stand with locked knees or kneel for 8 hours every day: "Oh... Well that explains it."
The trick is to keep checking your knee posture often throughout the day and correct yourself each time you notice you’ve locked knees. Tuck your pelvis a little, bend the knees and engage the thigh muscles (which helps strengthen them). I found I improved knee posture quickly. I need to work on smaller strides and avoid hell walking.
Hey, thanks for asking. 😊 I still haven't fixed the sleeping thing and I sometimes lock my knees without realizing, but I've followed most of the advice and it has really helped a lot. I still get some murmurs if I kneel too much, but no actual pain anymore. Can definitely recommend!
Great video guys! I'm 22 and for years i've been sitting cross legged almost constantly, and I had no idea until recently that it could be problematic. I've got one knee that cracks like crazy when doing stairs and one silent knee that is just very sore. Slowly trying to fix them!
@@jeanross7430 how are you doing with your knee replacements? If you don't mind me asking. I'm scheduled to have both done and don't know what to expect except pain after surgery and therapy. Supposedly I'll be a lot better. I'm really bad right know and can't walk so it has to get better...I'm praying.
@@pj89-96 the truth is it is sore but you learn to manage it. I spent the night in ICU and then back to the ward. You have to start moving the next in my case. I got home and I needed to feed my dogs and do household tasks and drive so I had to get mobile. Please dont stress to much, the anticipation of operation is frightening and you need the six weeks to recover, it is not a picnic but try to get mobile as soon as you can. I do recommend that you do your exercises and keep moving, I was determined to sit cross legged and I did stretch but that was my choice. My best wishes to you, I hope you make a speedy recovery. ,🙏
Who knew the "W" stretch, the "butterfly" stretch (aka meditation sit stance), and the long strides were contributing to my knee pain!!! Today after my 2mi run I was really feeling it in my knees! This is bc I meditate in a butterfly stance and stretch in the "W" stance for Pilates! Thank you so much for this video!!!🙏🏼
Thanks...such useful information! I’m 68 with terrible knee pain for well over 20 years! Most of my problems stems from standing with them locked! 😳 Thanks guys! 🥳
My sister and husband noticed and mentioned that I walk with hitting toe to heel and they corrected me that I should walk heel to toe. So I have been doing it the right way all along. :) Thank you, through your video I can share it with them.
Laurie, Longer strides exercise has different purpose, that includes the Lounges movement. You need to incorporate this exercise in daily routine. Learn to do Taichi Exercise. It covers all the exercises that these doctors mentioned. I am a Taichi Instructor for 2 decades. My students are seniors n middle-agers. These doctors ARE NOT FLEXIBLE. Very awkward looking seniors compare to my senior taichi students. The shorter ones is more typical senior...perfect to practice taichi routine. Learn to meditate with cross-legged position. All the monks do that n it never bother them with knee pains. This skinny tall doctor knows nothing about knees.
@@peacebe2u480 The monks may or may not have knee pain (you can't speak for "all monks") but the same goes for the majority of people in the past. It's the modern age that is the largest culprit regarding knee pain. We're meant to move way more than we are doing now and when we do walk/run/train we tend to do it wrong (because we do it so little), which also can result in pain. Knee pain isn't "natural" in the vast majority of cases: it's caused by an unnatural behaviour which is often related to our modern lifestyle. Taichi seems cool but it isn't some kind of perfect solution to knee pain. But you seem like a preacher so nothing I say will probably change your mind.
Bob and Brad, do you believe if I say I reduced my knee pain while walking and watching this video before end? I was not known to right posture and stress of knee earlier. Once I avoid locking on knee, the pain got immediately reduced. Salute both. Keep going and upload some more video on how to completely avoid osteoarthritis. Long life both🙏🙏
My mum had terrible knee problems in her later years,and found out it was because she’d always sat with one leg tucked underneath her. So the knee was at an acute angle as well as her weight being on top of that bent knee. I always told people in the office not to do this because of her experience, but sadly none of them took any notice.
NOTE: Knee's "locking" or "hypertension" often occurs with a lack of stability. Improve overall knee strength and health and you'll naturally not be in bad positions as often
6:45 exercise after standing/sitting for an hour Don't kneel, don't cross legs too long, 10:47 take short strides in walking 12:00 sleep, have a pillow or wedge under your knees
I so enjoy watching & learning from you ! Bob & Brad ! It just makes my day and so many of your exercises have helped me. Thank you both for all you do!
Hi from down under. 4 mths after tkr all is going well. Walking normal little pain but I am getting pain both knees when I stand for any length of time. Your reasoning sounds logical. I'll try it! Thank you.
#6 - don't hyper-extend your knee by propping it on a high stool or counter for a long time. I had a "reading injury" years ago rom doing this. Engrossed in a book, didn't move for an hour, and then couldn't bear weight on that leg.
Have couple of friends with full hip and knee replacements. They were on the heavy side, work behind the desk and don’t much exercise. A vicious circle. I think dropping to a reasonable BMI should help. I’ve been doing cafe raises and squats to prevent leg crams, so far so good. Asian squats, both feet flat to the ground as well as your bottom, should be beneficial for flexibility and mobility. I’m working on it, need to hold on to something.
I've been wondering why I had knee pain for a few years even though I'm only 19. Turns out I've been doing pretty much every thing listed in this video. Hopefully my knees will get better soon now that I know how to fix it
Ashly - I’m Ashley. I started have the pops and clicks in my knee around age 17 too! Please heed their advice. I’m now 48 and dealing with “Runner’s Knee” (Chondromalacia Patella) again, despite having had surgery (arthroscopic) about 10 years ago to scrape all the built-up excess cartilage out. PT says Mine is due to hip malalignment and pelvic tilt. I’m now rethinking all the things I do (sit Criss-cross applesauces nearly all day), sleep on my side (though I do now keep a pillow between my knees), etc. It might be worth you occasionally visiting a Physical Therapist or Chiropractor to just check your alignment if you’re already hearing the pops, cracks and snaps. Just a thought. I sure wish I’d started seeing one sooner! Take care.
Ahh, good watch tonight. I have been having knee pain for 5 months! Couldn’t put my weight on my left foot….finally I made an appointment with my orthopedic doctor took a month to get in to see him, wanted me to go to PT took a month to get in there! After 5 sessions I am walking very well now. But, you two have given me good exercises to keep up my healing. Thank you. Will be continuing to watch your video’s.
Ever since i was a little girl it has never been comfortable for me to sit with my legs hanging down from the chair. I am now a 28 year old woman and all my life I have sat with at least on if not both my feet up on the chair or couch with me. I am always curled up even half the time when I sleep. During Covid I have started to feel pain on the inside of my knee (On my right knee on the inside to the left of my kneecap). I don’t noticed it while I am sitting but all of a sudden when I get up I feel shooting soreness pain in my knee and I have to massage it to straighten it. This is accompanied by a feeling of pins in my big toes. This is alarming not only because of the pain but also because I am not comfortable and never have been comfortable sitting in any type of normal way! If i start stretching and exercising regularly will this problem go away?? Bummed out... Thanks for the video
Had my left done about 10 years ago. Do the therapy and home exercises too. Might want to also strengthen upper body to help you get up & down easier. Don’t over do yourself either. Give yourself a good period of time to heal. It took me around 4 months to really feel like I was getting back to normal and even then I had some not so good days for about a year. Well here we are in June of 2021 & I’m scheduled to have total knee replacement in July of the other knee.
Love you two...your a delight to watch and so helpful lm definitely going to follow the exercises my poor knees are crying out for help...thank you Brad and Bob..👍
I'm a hairstylist and can definitely tell you the pain caused by standing in one place,locked knees for long periods of time. My question is, when I "relax" my knees, it causes lower back pain.... What to do ? P.s. I do have sciatica and other issues
Thanks for these reminders....I am an usher at my church...I usher pretty much every Sunday. Last Sunday I noticed that my knee locked while standing, and wen I walked off the floor, my knee was stiff...i will try to be more aware of how I stand from now on.
Thank you guys for this amazing video. I can’t do squats anymore because my knees hurt (and it’s not a popping issue, more like tightness on the extensor). You guys rock 🌟🙏🏻
You guys mentioned difficulty sitting cross legged, such as for meditation. If this bothers your knees, or strains your back, try elevating your hips on a cushion. It doesn’t have to be a high cushion, but kind of firm is good, just try one out, I’ll bet it will help.
My knees were in so much extreme pain. I went to a chiropractor and got an exray. Turns out I have scoliosis and my knees are actually perfect. My back issues are causing the pain. I feel like it would have been easier to hear my knees are bad. But I have been getting treatments on my back and it is helping my knee pain.
It is all so connected. I had sore feet. Went to see a podiatrist and she said weak lower back. My weak lower back is to due to a damaged psoas muscle and hip flexors. Psoas pain is due to ptsd, believe it or not. Things are getting better slowly. My knees are still 'stiff'. Lower back better and feet good. Good luck to yourself.
Thank you Bob and Brad. I followed some of your tips on knee pain and I was able to get rid of a nasty knee pain. I was waking up in the night due to knee pain and somehow that completely stopped.
Very informative, but left me with questions. Please, make a video explaining why a properly performed lotus or modified lotus position is bad for ones back and knees. Also, include suggestions on a proper way to sit on a hard, flat surface, like a tiled floor. Thanks!
A M My thoughts on this are that lotus causes strain on your knees because they are not simply bending in the normal range. The leg also goes to the side, so if you attempt to bend the knee into that position, without turning the whole leg, starting from the hip, then you are putting all the torque on the knee. So if you learn how to turn the leg, then bend. the knee, you should be ok, of course different bodies have different strengths or problem spots. As for the back, sitting perfectly in lotus takes a strong, healthy back. Many yoga poses will help with this, however sitting on a cushion raises the hips, helping to take the strain off the back. And that’s all I can offer.,
Bob and Brad, I always enjoy watching your videos as they are informative and I like your sense of humor too. I work as a professional painting contractor and have to get down on my knees to paint the lower part of walls sometimes and also baseboards. When I do this, I try to change the position of my legs as much as possible, but it is a movement that I cannot totally avoid because of the work I do.
After I hurt my back/hamstring really badly, I’ve been trying to find something that would help my sciatica pain. I didn’t even think it would be my knees. I’m only 26 but I used to work at Jimmy Johns where I would stand in front of a slicer for 12 hours. Thanks my dudes.
OMG 12 hours standing is awful 🤮... that's inhumane. How many injuries and chronic issues are companies causing by not letting their workers take a break?! While making zillions in profit off their destruction
I just had total ACL replacement surgery today with a cadaver bone with ligaments attached. I look forward to following all your videos and taking all your advice. Thank you for doing that.
Thank you...will surely share..this is great especially since we are so limited in being able to out and see a practitioner in person after so much sedentary sitting at home!! So grateful
Man that's who they remind me of..I couldn't figure it. That's why I love them so much. Same kinda hokie humor. I miss Car Talk..even the reruns are good. God bless the late Tom Magliozzi. RIP.
love the content you two provide. I have knees that crack whenever I squat, bend over or step up but no pain so I make sure I constantly massage the tendon
Thanks. I have been sitting w my legs folded up under me for years. Now my knees are starting to hurt . I don’t want knee surgery so I need to practice the tips you’ve shared.
Hi there! If your knees hurt whilst sitting crossed legged there are two things that might help: 1. Sit up on some height to raise your pelvis (either a bolster or folded blankets) 2. Prop up either knee with a block or brick (whilst still sitting high). If still pain I would change position. Hope that helps.
I have meditated for many years, and found that sitting on a chair with weight slightly forward of sitting bones, works best. I used to be able to sit in padmasana, and found it put too much pressure on my knees and patellas, and for some time I did sit on a meditation cushion, but due to years of poor running and wear and tear on my patellar I find I have too much discomfort.
OMG this is such an info that i need it!! now i know why my leg just painful, those time in subway i keep locking my knee. also sitting all day in front of laptop. Thank you so much!!
I selected 5 videos for my studetns to learn part of the issues related to pains and other treatment they can put into practice with their future patiente. Thank you and Greeting from Panama. Mr. Ortega
Thank you so much for this video. Right now, my right knee is hurting!!! Thank you for educating me/us. Great video and great knowledge acquired every time I listen and watch you both!!
So happy I came across you guys. Have you done a video for knees that are now “bone on bone”, not cartilage left? Knee replacement coming up once things are safe from COVID, but in the meantime I would like to strengthen the muscles around my knees. Thanks, guys. Great videos.
Glad you like the videos! Here is a video for bone to bone arthritis and pain in the knees. Hope this can help! ruclips.net/video/atsK-VOq7Qo/видео.html
I have arthritic knee caps. Long drives (60 min+) can cause a lot of pain in my right knee. What can I do? Also, I'm seeing a number of habits could be exacerbating the problem: I sit on the couch with my legs up and bent to the sides, standing with knees locked, long strides, etc. Thank you for pointing these out! I hope to make some changes for the better.
I’ve learned so much! Thank you guys so much. I work 12 hr shifts, and ever since I had surgery to repair my ACL/meniscus (after a bicycle accident) I suffer from crunchy knees. But I’ll be using your tips from now on 😊 I’m hoping at 44 I can avoid anymore surgeries
I am knocked kneed have dislocated patellas and my knees are really hurting as I age. Your tips are THE best resource- better than the doctors! Whenever I have a flair up, I hop on the internet , watch your videos and find results!
Many Thanks for your demonstrations and Instructions both of you are sharing for people like us who does not knows these basic rules of keeping ourself healthy. I have been watching from time to time, really very useful for us. HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
Any suggestions for a knee that was hyper extended? I was working out, my legs were tired and my knee bent backwards. I laid off working out for a couple of weeks and it’s much better, but how do I deal with this if it happens again?
Love you guys. BUT re #4 Have you ever visited Japan, or other parts of Asia? A lot if human beings living there. No wonder our religions are so different (Catholics do kneel quite a lot). In Japan there is a sitting position called 'seiza." It's most common with women traditionally speaking, but both sexes can do it for extended periods of time, especially when it comes to formal and traditional ceremonies. (Remember, these are the people who sit on the floor) It's not the 'W' position you referred to, I'm sure you may know, or may easily look this up. My point, well we Mercans are raised differently to be sure, but in our culture, our religion, only the one knee position is sanctioned, that is, kneeling. There is the related gesture 'genu flexion' (genuflection in English), but it is only taken momentarily, to show respect, etc., like in the old old days of Europe when you did it in front of the monarch. And then there's India, oh yes. You guys must know all about yoga, surely. The caution about stressing joints is very necessary with Americans, but if they start slowly, as in a beginning yoga class, and obey the teacher not to overstretch or compress, they'll be fine. Also in the villages, in the islands of SE Asia there is what our bodybuilders are calling something like (village squat). It's a new trend or craze with some bodybuilders (who are doing squats all the time anyway). I've seen the old men (often with their roosters on display) squat all the way down (as if on a primitive toilet) and hold the position, perhaps swaying from time to time, for as long as an hour, or as long as the rain hasn't started yet and we've no work to do. So, my point is just, can you dig it?
I had arthroplasty on my knee in January and because of Covid couldn't get in when I was having trouble. I heard something pop and my whole leg swelled up. It took 3 days of flat on my back with my leg in the air. My knee is so sore and stiff, I have trouble walking, standing, going up and down stairs, down is worse. Shouldn't it be better by now? I've been doing therapy but it seems to make it worse. Any suggestions?
Thanks for sharing those tips! I will translate them to my sister and dad because they have knee pain, I hope it works for them. I also realized I had bad knee posture so I'll fix that. Love from Peru
Appreciate if you will say, ‘this is right position’ and ‘this is wrong position’. You got great knowledge and this will help us to understand better. Thanks
🔴🔴 There should be laws made in america to give people to use stools to sit incase there job involves standing 8 hrs a day . 🛑🛑🛑🛑 employers dont allow employess to sit
Cashier in Europe have stools. USA all day long on feet, usually on hard surfaces, no gel mat. They pay for it in insurance claims for back pain and new knees!
As a school bus driver we do not have the right to go to the bathroom but the employer tells you to drink water and there is no restroom. Not only that we have to pass the OSHA physical yearly. So we have to be healthy. To be healthy you have to drink at least right glasses water but you cannot use the bathroom. OMG. I find employers are so unrealistic I just follow my eldest sons advice which had the origins from my teachings.
Hi, find your videos helpful, thankyou. Do you have any for recovery/rehab following hip replacement please? I am 14 weeks post surgery but now have a lot of knee pain on the operated leg. Can you help please?
I’m an X-ray tech and often have to stand for long periods of time on hard floors while wearing a lead apron which adds additional forward weight. Ironically what got my knees hurting the most is when I had to do desk work for 3 months because of Covid. Sitting for 8 hours made my knees hurt so bad and they are still killing me. I think perhaps I was over flexing my knees. It’s easier to continue to stand than abruptly start sitting for long periods of time. If I’m in a long surgery case I will often do leg stretches and sometimes wall sits if I’m in between periods where they need me to operate the equipment. Pushing heavy awkward equipment doesn’t help either. I was exercising pretty regularly until the gyms closed down. Now the only exercise available is walking which is what hurts the most. Thinking of getting a stationary bike to help strengthen the knees and give me some sort of cardio. Getting older sucks.
I have the same problem and I imagine it's because sitting shortens the muscles that support the knee. (the Quads or Hamstrings ?) so when those are short and tight , it makes painful setup for knees ; I have RA and OA and sitting for even brief periods causes me more pain in knees than anything
Sir I have tailbone fracture 7-8 Years ago now i have pain in neck knees and shoulder please guide me what exercise should i do to relax my tailbone pain
1:50 don't stand so straight that your knees are locked, but knees a bit bend.
4:20 don't stand long on one leg locked, better alternate
4:50. If your job needs long standing, have soft cushion inserts.
5:58 have a swirling chair to facilitate sit-stand
6:45 exercise after standing/sitting for an hour
Don't kneel, don't cross legs too long,
10:47 take short strides in walking
12:00 sleep, have a pillow or wedge under your knees
Thank you for this
Is there a Video to help ya get on ground practice getting up off floor ...it's just needed now and again floor exercises thanks
First thing you learn in the military is don’t lock your knees when standing at attention
Thanks for the summary 👍
Imagine if all RUclips videos had these simple summaries. We'd save thousands of wasted hours a year 🙂
Another bad knee movement I discovered is getting in the driver’s side of the car by putting the right leg in and then twisting on the left knee. I now sit on the seat and then swing both legs in. My pain vanished as has that of many friends I’ve recommended this to.
Great advice!! 👍
I had to do the same thing, it makes a world of difference…
Yep I did that too !!! It’s a real twisty move
That is especially good advice for seniors. I've been doing it for years now.
Thanks, I'll try it.
I have been able to cancel my knee replacement surgery now that I have been able to rid myself of the pain in my knees & sciatica following Bob & Brad & doing their exercises. The knee pain only comes back when I overdo it. Thank y'all !!!
Beth I'm so happy for you dear god what a relief you don't have to go through it and pay a load for it, how are ya doing now? Hope everyone in your family and friends are safe and heathy. This legit made me teary eye cuz I might be 19 but I know body pain gets bad if you don't take care of yourself.
No wonder im in so much pain 4 hours standing at tills not allowed to sit down
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I don’t know why companies are so stubborn about not allowing stools
@@lloyannehurd or even a Little box to elevate one foot.
Hi Brenda 😊
A man I knew walking a trail was having trouble with his upper arm. I told him to go to your channel. I asked him a few times and he had not looked you up so I sent him links for what I thought he may need. Due to COVID I had not seen him for 2 months. I was concerned.🙂♥️
Then I saw him and asked how his arm was and he said he did the exercises and they worked beautifully and he was healed.
Yay for you guys!!!
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Woe! It got rid of Covid!
See you guys are great even when we use your advice second hand! Blessings
Omg. I have to stop locking my knees. It’s a habit for me and I’ve been doing it for years. Thanks for the visual.
Me too..
@@darrellcrawford1769 yeah what about Biden!??
He needs a chasity belt! Or maybe just a straight jacket. All these folks are deranged wack jobs. Our country really sucks 😕
Oh god yes like standing last night when u was streaming face i* it felt pain ful n was straight locked.
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I'm doubled jointed so my knees lock back further. I think I have developed crepitus from it, because my knees crunch when I bend them and squat. I had an x-ray preformed from which the results came back normal (which i assume means no noticeable damage). I then started to develop pain as well as the crunching. I had since identified the pain and concluded that I have quad tendonitis. I've been doing some cross fibre massage which seems to be helping.
I never knew there were certain things that we should avoid doing with our knees... like standing locked. Thank you Bob and Brad. You guys are awesome.
Also never ever extend your knee past your toes when lunging (or like in yoga)
@@traceysouth1047 that's total trash there's literally knessovertoes guy youtube channel about that myth
Locking your knees can also make you pass out if you do it to ling
People learn some amazingly bad habits just because they saw someone else doing it. Even worse, so many stick to it even after seeing reason to stop, because they think "Well, someone I cared about did it, so how could it be wrong?!"
@@LilWannaBeBeatz yea like so many grooms faint at the alter partly for that reason!
I’ve been watching your videos for about a month and I am so happy with all I’ve learned. I’m an active 67 year young women and I want to stay this way 😀 I’ve also introduced you to my grown children since everyone can benefit from your program. Here’s send you both a big thank you! 🥰
Thank you so much for all of ur video helped me in my stroke recovery. Its not only in ur opinion that u r the best on RUclips you are the best all over the Social media
Very interesting
I don't know why I can't stop smiling watching this. These two are great.
at 6'9, I can appreciate a lot of this knowledge.
My husband is a little over that and has a lot of height related joint problems, which is why I'm here. Just wondering if you've made any modifications to your car and if you don't mind the question, what sort of car do you drive? We got him a Mitsubishi Triton because it was the only car/Ute for sale at the time, that he fit in 'adequately' but most of his pain still comes from the shape of the seat and lack of leg room. In hindsight we should have tried harder to get an automatic. He uses a lumbar support cushion but it decreases the leg room slightly more. Any tips on making driving more tall person friendly?
Give me your height now ☹️
@@carlfrancois2297 vertically challenged?
@@ejroughley not really I’m 5’7 and I’m 13 but I play basketball
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Me, aged 28, struggling with knee pain after years of heel walking, sleeping with my knees bent all night and no cushion, sitting without proper support for my short legs, and working a job where I either stand with locked knees or kneel for 8 hours every day: "Oh... Well that explains it."
Me too, i think i lock my knees when im stressed out without realising my doing it
The trick is to keep checking your knee posture often throughout the day and correct yourself each time you notice you’ve locked knees. Tuck your pelvis a little, bend the knees and engage the thigh muscles (which helps strengthen them). I found I improved knee posture quickly. I need to work on smaller strides and avoid hell walking.
Hey, thanks for asking. 😊 I still haven't fixed the sleeping thing and I sometimes lock my knees without realizing, but I've followed most of the advice and it has really helped a lot. I still get some murmurs if I kneel too much, but no actual pain anymore. Can definitely recommend!
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Great video guys! I'm 22 and for years i've been sitting cross legged almost constantly, and I had no idea until recently that it could be problematic. I've got one knee that cracks like crazy when doing stairs and one silent knee that is just very sore. Slowly trying to fix them!
Hopefully improved. any tips lol
Don't do it man. Extend your knees right now because that is exactly and solely why i developed patellar tendonitis
I have too and I have two knee replacements and I still do it.
@@jeanross7430 how are you doing with your knee replacements? If you don't mind me asking. I'm scheduled to have both done and don't know what to expect except pain after surgery and therapy. Supposedly I'll be a lot better. I'm really bad right know and can't walk so it has to get better...I'm praying.
@@pj89-96 the truth is it is sore but you learn to manage it. I spent the night in ICU and then back to the ward. You have to start moving the next in my case. I got home and I needed to feed my dogs and do household tasks and drive so I had to get mobile. Please dont stress to much, the anticipation of operation is frightening and you need the six weeks to recover, it is not a picnic but try to get mobile as soon as you can. I do recommend that you do your exercises and keep moving, I was determined to sit cross legged and I did stretch but that was my choice. My best wishes to you, I hope you make a speedy recovery. ,🙏
Who knew the "W" stretch, the "butterfly" stretch (aka meditation sit stance), and the long strides were contributing to my knee pain!!! Today after my 2mi run I was really feeling it in my knees! This is bc I meditate in a butterfly stance and stretch in the "W" stance for Pilates! Thank you so much for this video!!!🙏🏼
Oh, I'm 25 and it IS happening, I've been damaging my knees just by standing up wrong, gosh
Thanks...such useful information! I’m 68 with terrible knee pain for well over 20 years! Most of my problems stems
from standing with them locked! 😳 Thanks guys! 🥳
Thanks!
Thank you!! Positive vibes are being sent your way.
Bob
My sister and husband noticed and mentioned that I walk with hitting toe to heel and they corrected me that I should walk heel to toe. So I have been doing it the right way all along. :) Thank you, through your video I can share it with them.
Me too. My mom told me when I was a kid that I should walk with heal to toe. Especially after rain
Very helpful, I'm gaining lots,be blessed
All the way fro Kenya
Dang! I'm 38 now and I will now stop locking my knees and take shorter strides. Thanks for these tips!
You look even younger beautiful lady
Laurie,
Longer strides exercise has different purpose, that includes the Lounges movement. You need to incorporate this exercise in daily routine.
Learn to do Taichi Exercise. It covers all the exercises that these doctors mentioned. I am a Taichi Instructor for 2 decades. My students are seniors n middle-agers.
These doctors ARE NOT FLEXIBLE. Very awkward looking seniors compare to my senior taichi students. The shorter ones is more typical senior...perfect to practice taichi routine.
Learn to meditate with cross-legged position. All the monks do that n it never bother them with knee pains. This skinny tall doctor knows nothing about knees.
@@peacebe2u480 The monks may or may not have knee pain (you can't speak for "all monks") but the same goes for the majority of people in the past. It's the modern age that is the largest culprit regarding knee pain. We're meant to move way more than we are doing now and when we do walk/run/train we tend to do it wrong (because we do it so little), which also can result in pain. Knee pain isn't "natural" in the vast majority of cases: it's caused by an unnatural behaviour which is often related to our modern lifestyle.
Taichi seems cool but it isn't some kind of perfect solution to knee pain. But you seem like a preacher so nothing I say will probably change your mind.
Congrats on 2 million thank you for everything you guys do. You're amazing💙🤍💙🤍
Love your videos and both of you. Sending prayers your way for your continued healing.
Bob and Brad, do you believe if I say I reduced my knee pain while walking and watching this video before end? I was not known to right posture and stress of knee earlier. Once I avoid locking on knee, the pain got immediately reduced. Salute both. Keep going and upload some more video on how to completely avoid osteoarthritis. Long life both🙏🙏
My mum had terrible knee problems in her later years,and found out it was because she’d always sat with one leg tucked underneath her. So the knee was at an acute angle as well as her weight being on top of that bent knee. I always told people in the office not to do this because of her experience, but sadly none of them took any notice.
NOTE: Knee's "locking" or "hypertension" often occurs with a lack of stability. Improve overall knee strength and health and you'll naturally not be in bad positions as often
@@lindas5964 noob
6:45 exercise after standing/sitting for an hour
Don't kneel, don't cross legs too long,
10:47 take short strides in walking
12:00 sleep, have a pillow or wedge under your knees
I so enjoy watching & learning from you ! Bob & Brad ! It just makes my day and so many of your exercises have helped me. Thank you both for all you do!
Hi from down under. 4 mths after tkr all is going well. Walking normal little pain but I am getting pain both knees when I stand for any length of time. Your reasoning sounds logical. I'll try it! Thank you.
#6 - don't hyper-extend your knee by propping it on a high stool or counter for a long time. I had a "reading injury" years ago rom doing this. Engrossed in a book, didn't move for an hour, and then couldn't bear weight on that leg.
I've been guilty of doing the same thing and couldn't put weight on my legs afterwards but love a good book. Lol
Very helpful tips in learning what not to do in order to never have knee pain. Thank you for sharing the great discussion.
Thanks for this info, recently had total knee replacement and don’t want any more knee pain! Will follow your suggestions.
Have couple of friends with full hip and knee replacements. They were on the heavy side, work behind the desk and don’t much exercise. A vicious circle. I think dropping to a reasonable BMI should help. I’ve been doing cafe raises and squats to prevent leg crams, so far so good. Asian squats, both feet flat to the ground as well as your bottom, should be beneficial for flexibility and mobility. I’m working on it, need to hold on to something.
I've been wondering why I had knee pain for a few years even though I'm only 19. Turns out I've been doing pretty much every thing listed in this video. Hopefully my knees will get better soon now that I know how to fix it
in my case they stopped hurting pretty quickly, within the first 2 weeks, but now my right knee cracks a bit lol.
Hope your case is succesfull friend
@@UMFMO707 my knee clicks/crackles badly at only 17 lol :/
Ashly - I’m Ashley. I started have the pops and clicks in my knee around age 17 too! Please heed their advice. I’m now 48 and dealing with “Runner’s Knee” (Chondromalacia Patella) again, despite having had surgery (arthroscopic) about 10 years ago to scrape all the built-up excess cartilage out. PT says Mine is due to hip malalignment and pelvic tilt. I’m now rethinking all the things I do (sit Criss-cross applesauces nearly all day), sleep on my side (though I do now keep a pillow between my knees), etc. It might be worth you occasionally visiting a Physical Therapist or Chiropractor to just check your alignment if you’re already hearing the pops, cracks and snaps. Just a thought. I sure wish I’d started seeing one sooner! Take care.
Ahh, good watch tonight. I have been having knee pain for 5 months! Couldn’t put my weight on my left foot….finally I made an appointment with my orthopedic doctor took a month to get in to see him, wanted me to go to PT took a month to get in there! After 5 sessions I am walking very well now. But, you two have given me good exercises to keep up my healing.
Thank you. Will be continuing to watch your video’s.
Ever since i was a little girl it has never been comfortable for me to sit with my legs hanging down from the chair. I am now a 28 year old woman and all my life I have sat with at least on if not both my feet up on the chair or couch with me. I am always curled up even half the time when I sleep. During Covid I have started to feel pain on the inside of my knee (On my right knee on the inside to the left of my kneecap). I don’t noticed it while I am sitting but all of a sudden when I get up I feel shooting soreness pain in my knee and I have to massage it to straighten it. This is accompanied by a feeling of pins in my big toes. This is alarming not only because of the pain but also because I am not comfortable and never have been comfortable sitting in any type of normal way! If i start stretching and exercising regularly will this problem go away??
Bummed out... Thanks for the video
thank you for the physical demonstrations. It helps when sending this to a senior family member
Had my left done about 10 years ago. Do the therapy and home exercises too. Might want to also strengthen upper body to help you get up & down easier. Don’t over do yourself either. Give yourself a good period of time to heal. It took me around 4 months to really feel like I was getting back to normal and even then I had some not so good days for about a year. Well here we are in June of 2021 & I’m scheduled to have total knee replacement in July of the other knee.
Love you two...your a delight to watch and so helpful lm definitely going to follow the exercises my poor knees are crying out for help...thank you Brad and Bob..👍
I'm a hairstylist and can definitely tell you the pain caused by standing in one place,locked knees for long periods of time. My question is, when I "relax" my knees, it causes lower back pain.... What to do ? P.s. I do have sciatica and other issues
Thanks for these reminders....I am an usher at my church...I usher pretty much every Sunday. Last Sunday I noticed that my knee locked while standing, and wen I walked off the floor, my knee was stiff...i will try to be more aware of how I stand from now on.
Thank you guys for this amazing video. I can’t do squats anymore because my knees hurt (and it’s not a popping issue, more like tightness on the extensor). You guys rock 🌟🙏🏻
You guys mentioned difficulty sitting cross legged, such as for meditation. If this bothers your knees, or strains your back, try elevating your hips on a cushion. It doesn’t have to be a high cushion, but kind of firm is good, just try one out, I’ll bet it will help.
I’m guilty of doing most of these, which explains my knee pain! 😂 Thank you so much! 😊
Thank you for sharing good information because I stand like this all the time
My knees were in so much extreme pain. I went to a chiropractor and got an exray. Turns out I have scoliosis and my knees are actually perfect. My back issues are causing the pain. I feel like it would have been easier to hear my knees are bad. But I have been getting treatments on my back and it is helping my knee pain.
It is all so connected. I had sore feet. Went to see a podiatrist and she said weak lower back. My weak lower back is to due to a damaged psoas muscle and hip flexors. Psoas pain is due to ptsd, believe it or not. Things are getting better slowly. My knees are still 'stiff'. Lower back better and feet good. Good luck to yourself.
Please do your exercises...they will help!!
Thank you Bob and Brad. I followed some of your tips on knee pain and I was able to get rid of a nasty knee pain. I was waking up in the night due to knee pain and somehow that completely stopped.
Very informative, but left me with questions. Please, make a video explaining why a properly performed lotus or modified lotus position is bad for ones back and knees. Also, include suggestions on a proper way to sit on a hard, flat surface, like a tiled floor. Thanks!
A M My thoughts on this are that lotus causes strain on your knees because they are not simply bending in the normal range. The leg also goes to the side, so if you attempt to bend the knee into that position, without turning the whole leg, starting from the hip, then you are putting all the torque on the knee. So if you learn how to turn the leg, then bend. the knee, you should be ok, of course different bodies have different strengths or problem spots. As for the back, sitting perfectly in lotus takes a strong, healthy back. Many yoga poses will help with this, however sitting on a cushion raises the hips, helping to take the strain off the back. And that’s all I can offer.,
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I don't think they know how people really sit in meditation. They didn't demonstrate it. So maybe they could make a video specifically about this.
Bob and Brad, I always enjoy watching your videos as they are informative and I like your sense of humor too. I work as a professional painting contractor and have to get down on my knees to paint the lower part of walls sometimes and also baseboards. When I do this, I try to change the position of my legs as much as possible, but it is a movement that I cannot totally avoid because of the work I do.
After I hurt my back/hamstring really badly, I’ve been trying to find something that would help my sciatica pain. I didn’t even think it would be my knees. I’m only 26 but I used to work at Jimmy Johns where I would stand in front of a slicer for 12 hours. Thanks my dudes.
OMG 12 hours standing is awful 🤮... that's inhumane. How many injuries and chronic issues are companies causing by not letting their workers take a break?! While making zillions in profit off their destruction
I just had total ACL replacement surgery today with a cadaver bone with ligaments attached. I look forward to following all your videos and taking all your advice. Thank you for doing that.
Congrats Bob and Brad, the crew and Sam for your 2M subscribers...give/share more and you'll get more!
Thank you...will surely share..this is great especially since we are so limited in being able to out and see a practitioner in person after so much sedentary sitting at home!! So grateful
I've read also that walking backwards...as long as even a slight uphill....counteracts/prevents knee and lower back pains.
They have a vid about walking backwards
You guys are like the ortho version of Car Talk, love it!
Man that's who they remind me of..I couldn't figure it. That's why I love them so much. Same kinda hokie humor. I miss Car Talk..even the reruns are good. God bless the late
Tom Magliozzi. RIP.
Perfect comparison !
SO TRUE
Bob and Brad. Thanks so much for your videos. You 2 have helped my health sooo much
love the content you two provide. I have knees that crack whenever I squat, bend over or step up but no pain so I make sure I constantly massage the tendon
Bob and Brad ,you are a huge blessing to many people out there ,Stay Blessed ,Excellent videos .Love from Karachi ,Pakistan.
I never knew that it was peanuts making all those cracking noises in my knees!
🤣Lmao!
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science
@@bruce-le-smith the difference between science and just messing around is writing it down. Adam Savage, Myth Busters.
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Thanks. I have been sitting w my legs folded up under me for years. Now my knees are starting to hurt . I don’t want knee surgery so I need to practice the tips you’ve shared.
Oh man, lately i realized i cant do anything properly 😂😂😂😂
you and me both :DDD
@@shaddapforever me 3
I just realized the same! I can’t even stand properly! xD
MOAATH ALGHAMDI Exactly!
It is both devastating and hilarious.
Watching again thanks trying to avoid knee surgery ....appreciate the help God Bless
Can someone tell me what to do for knees if you do a lot of yoga and sitting posoition for meditation..thanku
Hi there! If your knees hurt whilst sitting crossed legged there are two things that might help: 1. Sit up on some height to raise your pelvis (either a bolster or folded blankets) 2. Prop up either knee with a block or brick (whilst still sitting high). If still pain I would change position. Hope that helps.
@@claudiarigby8573 Totally agree with Claudia.
I have meditated for many years, and found that sitting on a chair with weight slightly forward of sitting bones, works best. I used to be able to sit in padmasana, and found it put too much pressure on my knees and patellas, and for some time I did sit on a meditation cushion, but due to years of poor running and wear and tear on my patellar I find I have too much discomfort.
and, you do not have to do yoga.
that is just a choice
Excellent video. Thank you guys so much.
OMG this is such an info that i need it!! now i know why my leg just painful, those time in subway i keep locking my knee. also sitting all day in front of laptop. Thank you so much!!
I selected 5 videos for my studetns to learn part of the issues related to pains and other treatment they can put into practice with their future patiente. Thank you and Greeting from Panama. Mr. Ortega
actually a really helpful video. had knee pain stop me playing sport for 3 years and still in school but actually feeling better with this stuff
Thank you so much for this video. Right now, my right knee is hurting!!! Thank you for educating me/us. Great video and great knowledge acquired every time I listen and watch you both!!
When you bend the knee does the cartilage at the back of the knee come into hard contact there? I am just a curious cripple. Regards
i would think not. the knew is designed to bend. when you lock your knees, you are hyperextending the joint
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for this video I learned a lot coz my work as sales associate I’m standing more than 8hrs
So happy I came across you guys. Have you done a video for knees that are now “bone on bone”, not cartilage left?
Knee replacement coming up once things are safe from COVID, but in the meantime I would like to strengthen the muscles around my knees. Thanks, guys. Great videos.
Glad you like the videos!
Here is a video for bone to bone arthritis and pain in the knees. Hope this can help!
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Thank you Docs! May I please ask, are compression socks good for standing long periods as well?
For circulation, but they probably don't help your knees? Unless you wear therm on your knees..
I have arthritic knee caps. Long drives (60 min+) can cause a lot of pain in my right knee. What can I do? Also, I'm seeing a number of habits could be exacerbating the problem: I sit on the couch with my legs up and bent to the sides, standing with knees locked, long strides, etc. Thank you for pointing these out! I hope to make some changes for the better.
I’ve learned so much! Thank you guys so much. I work 12 hr shifts, and ever since I had surgery to repair my ACL/meniscus (after a bicycle accident) I suffer from crunchy knees. But I’ll be using your tips from now on 😊 I’m hoping at 44 I can avoid anymore surgeries
I am knocked kneed have dislocated patellas and my knees are really hurting as I age. Your tips are THE best resource- better than the doctors!
Whenever I have a flair up, I hop on the internet , watch your videos and find results!
I love you guys. Always cheer me up even with my old lady joints.
And are really helpful. Thanks for being so willing to help people.
Teach us Climbing stairs up and down please
Yes, need one video on it
@@kammugoniana 1v
Many Thanks for your demonstrations and Instructions both of you are sharing for people like us who does not knows these basic rules of keeping ourself healthy. I have been watching from time to time, really very useful for us. HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
Any suggestions for a knee that was hyper extended? I was working out, my legs were tired and my knee bent backwards. I laid off working out for a couple of weeks and it’s much better, but how do I deal with this if it happens again?
Without a doubt, Bob & Brad's exerices have helped me to avoid knee surgery. The key is consistency - must do the exercises correctly every day.
That was an eye opener....thank you Bob and Brad!
You guys are like the Car Talk guys. Just for our bodies' health, rather than our car's health. Awesome.
you two are incredibly smart, your videos have popped up for literally every question I've had as an athlete
Love you guys. BUT re #4 Have you ever visited Japan, or other parts of Asia? A lot if human beings living there. No wonder our religions are so different (Catholics do kneel quite a lot). In Japan there is a sitting position called 'seiza." It's most common with women traditionally speaking, but both sexes can do it for extended periods of time, especially when it comes to formal and traditional ceremonies. (Remember, these are the people who sit on the floor) It's not the 'W' position you referred to, I'm sure you may know, or may easily look this up. My point, well we Mercans are raised differently to be sure, but in our culture, our religion, only the one knee position is sanctioned, that is, kneeling. There is the related gesture 'genu flexion' (genuflection in English), but it is only taken momentarily, to show respect, etc., like in the old old days of Europe when you did it in front of the monarch. And then there's India, oh yes. You guys must know all about yoga, surely. The caution about stressing joints is very necessary with Americans, but if they start slowly, as in a beginning yoga class, and obey the teacher not to overstretch or compress, they'll be fine. Also in the villages, in the islands of SE Asia there is what our bodybuilders are calling something like (village squat). It's a new trend or craze with some bodybuilders (who are doing squats all the time anyway). I've seen the old men (often with their roosters on display) squat all the way down (as if on a primitive toilet) and hold the position, perhaps swaying from time to time, for as long as an hour, or as long as the rain hasn't started yet and we've no work to do. So, my point is just, can you dig it?
As usual, great video with great tips . Thank you both.
*Hears peanut noise*
Regret locking my knee while standing....
I had arthroplasty on my knee in January and because of Covid couldn't get in when I was having trouble. I heard something pop and my whole leg swelled up. It took 3 days of flat on my back with my leg in the air. My knee is so sore and stiff, I have trouble walking, standing, going up and down stairs, down is worse. Shouldn't it be better by now? I've been doing therapy but it seems to make it worse. Any suggestions?
Any tips on how to strengthen your knees after a bad fall? It’s been over a year and I still feel the pain when kneeling 🥴
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Thanks for sharing those tips! I will translate them to my sister and dad because they have knee pain, I hope it works for them. I also realized I had bad knee posture so I'll fix that. Love from Peru
"People wanna see those legs, Bob!" 😂😂😂
Good stuff Thank you🌿🌱
How often do you see injury to the tendon that goes over the top of the kneecap? Do you have a self test for pain at the top and edges of the kneecap?
Congrats on 2 millions subs, you deserve it
Making the world a better place...one kneecap at a time
Mickey yea I know right 😂😂
apparently their subs doubled in a year time
Actually true, every single problem I've had they've helped fixing it without the need to see my doctor.
Thank you guys. Always good stuff.
Thanks for watching!
He say “young looking 70”. The other doctor said “oh sure” 😂😂. Thank you guys this was helpful now I know why my knees hurt
Found your video for bone on bone, pre surgery, video. Thanks.
Of course!
Could you make a video on 5th metatarsal pain? And how to relieve the pain? :)
Also thank you so much for this video :)
Great knee video guys thank you!
That peanut noise sounds like my knee 🤣 that's why I'm here.
😂 The peanut caught my attention too
Russ
SAME
Appreciate if you will say, ‘this is right position’ and ‘this is wrong position’.
You got great knowledge and this will help us to understand better. Thanks
🔴🔴 There should be laws made in america to give people to use stools to sit incase there job involves standing 8 hrs a day . 🛑🛑🛑🛑 employers dont allow employess to sit
Cashier in Europe have stools. USA all day long on feet, usually on hard surfaces, no gel mat. They pay for it in insurance claims for back pain and new knees!
Some states do have more protection for employees. The issue is people fear regulations on business. Unions for example help fix problems like that.
As a school bus driver we do not have the right to go to the bathroom but the employer tells you to drink water and there is no restroom. Not only that we have to pass the OSHA physical yearly. So we have to be healthy. To be healthy you have to drink at least right glasses water but you cannot use the bathroom. OMG. I find employers are so unrealistic I just follow my eldest sons advice which had the origins from my teachings.
Hi, find your videos helpful, thankyou. Do you have any for recovery/rehab following hip replacement please? I am 14 weeks post surgery but now have a lot of knee pain on the operated leg. Can you help please?
I’m an X-ray tech and often have to stand for long periods of time on hard floors while wearing a lead apron which adds additional forward weight. Ironically what got my knees hurting the most is when I had to do desk work for 3 months because of Covid. Sitting for 8 hours made my knees hurt so bad and they are still killing me. I think perhaps I was over flexing my knees. It’s easier to continue to stand than abruptly start sitting for long periods of time. If I’m in a long surgery case I will often do leg stretches and sometimes wall sits if I’m in between periods where they need me to operate the equipment. Pushing heavy awkward equipment doesn’t help either.
I was exercising pretty regularly until the gyms closed down. Now the only exercise available is walking which is what hurts the most. Thinking of getting a stationary bike to help strengthen the knees and give me some sort of cardio. Getting older sucks.
I have the same problem and I imagine it's because sitting shortens the muscles that support the knee. (the Quads or Hamstrings ?) so when those are short and tight , it makes painful setup for knees ; I have RA and OA and sitting for even brief periods causes me more pain in knees than anything
Stationary bike that gives resistance going forward AND backwards gets rid of my pain. Just a forward pedal doesn’t.
Sir I have tailbone fracture 7-8 Years ago now i have pain in neck knees and shoulder please guide me what exercise should i do to relax my tailbone pain