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Knee Pain Relief

The knee is a hinge joint caught between the hip above and the foot below. When either of those is misaligned, the knee absorbs the consequences. Most chronic knee pain, including runner's knee, patellar tendinitis, and general joint aching, traces to hip weakness or foot dysfunction, not the knee itself. This program addresses the structural root causes instead of just treating the joint.

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Knee Pain Relief
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Do any of these sound familiar?

  • Chronic aching in one or both knees
  • Pain that worsens going up or down stairs
  • Knee cap that tracks to the inside or outside
  • Swelling after activity that didn't used to bother you
  • Pain when sitting for long periods with knees bent

Why this happens

The root causes behind knee pain relief.

  • Weak glutes allowing the femur to rotate inward and overloading the medial knee
  • Tight hip flexors altering knee mechanics in every step
  • Flat feet or overpronation changing load transfer up the chain
  • Tight IT band pulling the patella laterally

Why this works

Knee pain is almost never a knee problem, it's a hip and foot problem. Weak glutes cause the femur to rotate inward, flat feet collapse the arch and rotate the shin, and together they put enormous stress on the knee joint. Surgery and cortisone don't fix the structural cause. This program addresses the full kinetic chain above and below the knee so it can finally heal.

Why not just watch free videos?

Free YouTube videos

  • Random exercises with no sequence
  • No explanation of root cause
  • No progression structure
  • Hope something works

This program

  • Specific sequence that targets your root cause
  • Mike explains the why behind every movement
  • Progressive structure over 4+ weeks
  • Designed for your exact issue

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Full program curriculum

15 more videos included with purchase.

03VMO Squat
04Glute Bridge
05Single-Leg Glute Bridge
06Hip Flexor Lunge Stretch
07Pigeon Pose (Hip Opener)
08Figure Four Stretch
0990/90 Hip Stretch
10Single-Leg Balance (Eyes Open and Closed)
11Hip Hinge (Bodyweight Deadhinge)
12Split Squat
13Gravity Drop (Doorway Hang)
14Standing Calf Raises
15Short Foot Exercise
16Bird Dog
17Side Plank

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Key exercises in this program

Learn about each individual exercise in detail, with instructions, common mistakes, and variations.

Frequently asked questions

Can knee pain be fixed without surgery?

In most cases, yes. The majority of chronic knee pain is functional, caused by structural misalignment above and below the knee, not by damage that requires surgical intervention. Surgery for knee pain has a high rate of no better outcome than structured exercise.

Is this safe for people with osteoarthritis?

Yes. The program avoids high-impact loading and focuses on decompressing the joint and improving alignment, which reduces the forces driving cartilage wear. Many people with mild to moderate OA find significant relief.

I had knee surgery. Can I do this program?

Get clearance from your surgeon first. If you're post-rehab and still having pain, this program is likely appropriate, the corrective method is frequently used after failed surgical outcomes.

My knee pops and clicks. Is that dangerous?

Usually no. Clicking and popping without pain or swelling is typically harmless, it's gas in the joint or tendons snapping over bony structures. If it's accompanied by pain or swelling, see a doctor.

Let pain be your guide. This program is for general wellness and education — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and Posture Guy Mike is not a physician or physical therapist. Always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have a pre-existing condition, injury, or chronic pain. Stop immediately if you feel sharp, shooting, or worsening pain.

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What's included

  • 17 corrective exercise videos
  • Knee mechanics self-assessment
  • Upstream (hip) and downstream (foot) correction included
  • Lifetime access on any device
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
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