Knee Pain Relief: Squats, Running and Cartilage Support

Knee pain during full squats or running often signals mechanical issues like patellar misalignment. Consuming cartilage-building foods and adjusting your technique can alleviate stinging and popping sensations in the joint.

Healthy woman with an injured knee sitting in gym

Can Certain Exercises Realign the Patella?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Amanda Willis, DPT, PT

Patellar alignment issues are common sources of knee pain. The patella, or kneecap, moves up and down as the knee bends and straightens. It moves on a "track" called the trochlear groove. When the kneecap doesn't move on the groove correctly, the condition is referred to as a patellar alignment (or tracking) problem.