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Knee pain is such a common issue in the world of hiking. The tricky thing about knee pain is that many hikers get tunnel vision when trying to improve. They get told they must do 'one thing' to overcome their pain, and they put all their attention, time and focus into this area. But it is rarely that simple. There are so many different things that can contribute to knee pain while hiking. If you want to give yourself the best chance of overcoming it, you want to take a more comprehensive approach. So, to give some insight into this 'comprehensive approach', today I want to share with you 13 different areas that can make a genuine difference to knee pain while hiking: rEDUCING kNEE pAIN wHILE hIKING Knee is pain is one of the most common issues hikers face on the trail. And, unfortunately, a lot of the information out there on preventing knee pain while hiking is lacklustre (at best).
To help, this video explores a range of strategies, ideas and exercises a hiker can use to reduce the chance of knee pain and discomfort on their adventures. Knee pain while hiking is an incredibly common thing. And it is one thing that can suck a huge amount of enjoyment out of your adventures.
Over the years of training hikers, we have helped hundreds of hikers improve their knee pain. And it is something we have gotten very good at. And while everyone's situation and needs are unique, there are a few things we have seen be INCREDIBLY valuable for almost every hiker who struggles with knee pain (in all its different forms). And today, I want to share with you three of them: Squats, lunges and clams. If you are a hiker with knee pain, you have likely seen these exercises recommended to you again and again and again.
And there is nothing wrong with these exercises, and I use them for plenty of my hikers... But let me tell you right now, if these are all you are doing to help support your knees, you are really selling yourself short.  In this article Summit Strength coach Andrea shares her personal journey with knee pain. Inside she explores how it has affected her life, her hiking and how she has overcome it.
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AuthorRowan is an online personal trainer who specialises in training for hiking and mountaineering. He helps get them fit, strong and resilient so they can conquer every adventure. Archives
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