How to Use Massage to Relieve Knee & Joint Pain

How to Massage Knees & Joints Step-by-Step

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  A regimen of both massage and stretching usually helps aching knees. Begin by massaging the quadriceps muscles (large upper leg muscles above the knee), which contain the trigger points often associated with knee pain.

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  With your legs stretched out in front of you, use your handheld massager to begin with a firm massage of the front/center of the quad using short, repeated strokes in one direction.

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  Next, massage the inner thigh just above the knee, using the same technique, followed by a firm massage of the length of the outer thigh.

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  A gentle massage of the kneecap should follow, which will relax ligaments, tendons and muscles. Begin with the top of the kneecap, moving outward with short stokes. Follow with circular motions around the kneecap, followed by a gentle massage of the base of the kneecap.

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  Finish by stretching the muscles that support the knees, which are your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and hip abductor muscles.