10/20/2025
Arthritis is characterized by changes to the cartilage in a joint.
In the case of my left knee, if I had to put money on it I’d say the cartilage between my patella-femoral joint has seen better days. We can likely throw my lateral meniscus in there also.
How did I get out of pain? Well, research strongly supports quadriceps strengthens as a good option for pain relief.
I’ll never be able to “fix” the arthritis in my knee. I can however improve the quality of the tissue surrounding the knee, improving the overall system.
I’m not suggesting a knee that is highly progressed can get pain free, surgery may be in your future, however for more mild cases, don’t be afraid to get super strong.