Sensitive knees can make common activities like walking a lot more difficult, but it’s often necessary to stay active in order to reduce the symptoms and keep the muscles strong. Knee pain shouldn’t keep you from walking and here are three things that can make it easier for you.
Set Goals
Moderate walking can be a great exercise, but in order to track your progress you need to set goals for yourself. 6,000 or 10,000 steps per day sounds good, but if it’s unnatural in the beginning for you to hit those goals that’s also fine. Set smaller goals and increase them when you can.
Get the Right Shoes
Proper shoes are important for walking when your knees are sensitive. They should be flat and flexible enough so your feet are comfortable at all times.
Add Cycling
Riding a bike or a stationary bike is a great way to strengthen your muscles while being gentle on your knees, so combining it with walking can be very beneficial. Once your leg muscles are in better shape, they can then support your body weight on longer walks without putting additional pressure on the knees.
