01/05/2026
Knee pain doesn’t necessarily mean injury or damage - but the way you respond to it makes all the difference.
Here are 3 things I see active women over 40 doing (that actually keeps knee pain hanging around for much longer than it needs to):
1️⃣Assuming your knees are “wearing out”
Pain ≠ damage. Our body is designed to regenerate tissues really efficiently but that's not to say that the process can't be impaired at times, particularly if we're overtraining or not getting adequate rest or nutrition.
Knees particularly, are strong, adaptable joints, but they need the right kind of loading, and support.
2️⃣Ignoring it and hoping it goes away
Pushing through without understanding why it hurts often leads to compensation, stiffness, and maybe even further injury.
3️⃣Avoiding anything that causes discomfort
Cutting out movement completely can lead to weakness, reduced support, and increased sensitivity to pain in the future.
The goal isn’t to stop moving.
It’s to move better, with the right strength, control, and ultimately confidence.
If your knees have been “letting you down" lately, there's a really good chance that they're just trying to tell you something! 😉
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