I just read an article in the New York Times Health section answering a reader query about knee pain when walking down stairs. This is a really common occurrence and I thought the information in the article was pretty good so I’ve posted the link to it here.

Basically, you want to have good strength and flexibility in your knee joint. If your knee is stiff then the joint becomes compressed, so do plenty of stretching. And if your knee is weak or unstable (which can be a sign there is an underlying injury), then the joint effectively collapses when placed under pressure.

If you have any questions about knee injuries feel free to email me (chrisjonesosteo@gmail.com).