While you may be tempted to hang out on the couch if one or both of your knees hurt, exercise — Pilates in particular — may be a much better option. It all depends on the reason for your pain.
The key to improvement is usually gradual exercises to flex the knee — not to the point of excruciating pain, but to the point of stretching the quadriceps. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable ...
Dear Dr. Roach: My brother, who was extremely active and athletic in his younger years, is now in his early 70s. His decision to have both of his knees replaced several years ago was not due to ...