Massage Therapy for Knee Joint Pain: More Than Muscle Relief
Knee pain is often blamed solely on aging or arthritis, but the truth is more complex. The knee is a junction where muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves all intersect. Massage therapy plays a critical role in addressing knee pain by targeting the surrounding structures—not just the joint itself. One little-known fact is that tight quadriceps and hamstrings can increase compressive forces on the knee joint. Massage therapy helps lengthen these muscles, reducing abnormal pressure on cartilage and menisci. By [...]