Most people assume that recurring knee pain means something is wrong with the knee itself.
But what if that pain is just a symptom, and the real problem is hiding somewhere else entirely?
After working with nearly 2,000 San Diegans over the last four years, one surprising pattern shows up again and again:
Stubborn knee pain is usually not caused by the knee at all.
The knee sits between two major joints, the hip and the ankle, and relies on both to move properly. When either of those areas isn’t doing its job well, the knee is forced to absorb extra stress it was never designed to handle.
Common hidden contributors to knee pain include:
When these issues go unaddressed, the knee becomes the “complaint department.” The pain shows up there, but the cause lives elsewhere.
Many people try to manage knee pain with:
While these approaches may temporarily reduce symptoms, they don’t address the root cause. That’s why the pain keeps coming back, sometimes worse than before, once you return to walking, running, workouts, or sports.
True, long-term relief only happens when you identify why the knee is under stress in the first place.
That’s exactly why we started offering complimentary 30-minute Targeted Relief Sessions at Advanced Physical Therapy & Wellness.
Each session is led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy who:
In addition to clarity, every session includes immediate hands-on treatment. Depending on what your body responds to best, this may include:
The goal is not just to talk about the problem—but to help you feel improvement during the session itself.
These sessions are completely complimentary. However, because they’re performed exclusively by Doctors of Physical Therapy, availability is limited and spots fill quickly each week.
If knee pain has been holding you back from staying active, working out, or enjoying life in San Diego, it may be time to stop chasing symptoms—and start fixing the real problem.
👉 Click below to learn more about our complimentary Targeted Relief Sessions and reserve your spot.