Why the hip and knee are treated together
Hip and knee pain often travel together, since the hip largely controls how the knee tracks during walking, running, and squatting.
Runner's knee, hip tightness, and general joint ache in this area are usually less about the joint itself and more about how it's being loaded — weak hip stability lets the knee track poorly, and the pattern repeats with every stride until something complains.
Signs you might be dealing with it
- Knee pain that shows up specifically during or after running
- Hip tightness that limits your stride or squat depth
- A dull ache around the kneecap, especially going down stairs
- Hip or knee pain that changes with how much you're training that week
- A feeling of instability or "giving way" in the knee
Relieve, rehab, strengthen — applied to hip & knee pain
Assess
A movement assessment of your hip, knee, and how they track together during walking, running, or squatting.
Relieve
Adjustments and soft tissue work to reduce pain and restore motion in the hip and knee.
Rebuild
Hip stability and strength work so the knee tracks properly under real training load.
What relief actually looks like
"Have a leg injury getting worse over time. Dr. Mae Li helped me first relieve the pain and then have been constantly helping me in recovering and getting better with PT homeworks! Highly recommended."
Hip & knee pain, answered
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Is runner's knee actually a hip problem?
Very often, yes — weak hip stability lets the knee track poorly during running, which is one of the most common causes of what's labeled "runner's knee." Addressing hip strength is usually part of the fix.
Can I keep running while treating hip or knee pain?
Often yes, with modified volume or intensity while we address the pattern. We'll tell you what to scale back and how to progress back to full mileage.
Do you treat hip and knee pain that's not sports-related?
Yes — general stiffness, tightness from sitting, or age-related joint discomfort respond to the same relieve-rehab-strengthen approach.
How long before hip or knee pain improves?
Many people notice a reduction in pain within the first few visits, with full return to training taking longer as hip stability and strength rebuild.