10 Exercises To Reduce Knee Pain

Side leg raises

This knee strengthening exercise is necessary for the abductors of the thigh, which are responsible for stability, walking and rotation of the legs.

Starting position: lying on its side, with support on the arm, one leg should lie on the other

1. Slowly lift your leg up, trying not to bend it;
2. Pull your leg as high as possible – you should feel the hip;
3. Pause briefly at the top and lower your leg;
4. Repeat 10 times, then switch legs.
5. If the exercise is difficult, try standing up and leaning on the back of a chair first.