Relieve Knee Pain with Self-Massage | Myofascial Release for Runner's Knee

This runner’s knee self-massage, with myofascial and active release, is effective for relaxing and lengthening tight thigh muscles, releasing the structures of the knee, and reducing soreness and tension. Pull up a chair and follow along!
Runner’s knee, or Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, is an umbrella term that basically just means knee pain. There are many causes of knee pain, and it’s best to figure out the source so that it can be treated properly.
Very often, alignment plays a major role in the development of knee pain, so it’s important to make sure that the feet, ankles, knees, and hips are aligned and moving functionally, especially for those who run, play sports, or do any other high impact activities. In addition, anyone who trains excessively is at greater risk for runner’s knee. The same is true for those who don’t sufficiently warm up before, and stretch after exercise. Pain can also develop from sitting for long periods, especially with crossed legs.
If you have knee pain, please consult your doctor before doing this self-massage.
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  • @mandyrose7102
    @mandyrose7102 Жыл бұрын

    Rachel you're an amazing massage therapist thank you for sharing your wonderful techniques and beautiful energy 😇

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Mandy! It means the world to me :)

  • @laurapeterson8749
    @laurapeterson87492 жыл бұрын

    Your videos help me so much. Excellent. Thank you

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    That means the world to me, Laura. Thank you :)

  • @efiddler2
    @efiddler211 ай бұрын

    This was really informative! Thanks for posting this.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @jmconesa4
    @jmconesa42 жыл бұрын

    I've had a bit of knee pain from squatting in the gym. This really helped. Thanks.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad it helped!

  • @endeavor8850
    @endeavor88502 жыл бұрын

    Always such positive videos to make our days better, thanks as always :). this was very helpful btw, didn't realize how sore my knee and leg muscles were.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you like it! Thank YOU for making my days better with your lovely comments :)

  • @skald22
    @skald2211 ай бұрын

    Fun and informative.. Thanks!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @anneevered6771
    @anneevered6771 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Anne, thank you so very much for your support! It means the world to me. Sending warm wishes and gratitude.

  • @EliezerMercado1975
    @EliezerMercado19752 жыл бұрын

    Word of the day. Retinaculum. Cool, learn something new today. Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    A+

  • @bastadtroll8922

    @bastadtroll8922

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 English is not my native language, so pease forgive me if it comes across as a little creepy, i will try and articulate myself as best as i can. I do not have any knee or leg pains but watching you massage your legs was very exciting for me. In france we like to use the expression "ooh la la" . The oxford dictionary was not very helpful at translating this.

  • @bhh965
    @bhh96511 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this. I have numbness on the bottom of my foot in the heel and outside edge. This massage relieved some of that.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    11 ай бұрын

    I love that my knee massage helped your foot! Thanks 😊

  • @hudsonhouse2289
    @hudsonhouse22892 жыл бұрын

    its crazy how i found your golfers elbow video right when i had medial elbow pain and within a few weeks of knee pain you make a video on it.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Seems like we share some telepathy powers :)

  • @hudsonhouse2289

    @hudsonhouse2289

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelrichardsmassage9660 yes

  • @aravindb1332
    @aravindb13322 жыл бұрын

    Than your massages and messages. Keeping eyes on your cute beautiful smile face relaxes the pain. 🤩

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! And thanks for the kind words :)

  • @aravindb1332

    @aravindb1332

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelrichardsmassage9660 🤩

  • @stillme4084
    @stillme40848 ай бұрын

    Feels great. My legs thank you.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    8 ай бұрын

    Your legs are welcome 😊

  • @cambalzoilo6094
    @cambalzoilo6094 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ma'am...learning...Shalom..

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Shalom 🙂

  • @tobywallace578
    @tobywallace5782 жыл бұрын

    Nice ❤️

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🤗

  • @tobywallace578

    @tobywallace578

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelrichardsmassage9660 you’re welcome

  • @tobywallace578

    @tobywallace578

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤗

  • @musicallife3981
    @musicallife39812 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Do you do online consultations? Would really love your help..

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we can meet on Zoom or speak on the phone. You can email me at rachelrichardsmassage@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

  • @annv6133
    @annv61334 ай бұрын

    Mam can I do this massage for acl sprain.pls do a video on massage for acl sprain

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    3 ай бұрын

    If the ACL sprain is acute or inflamed, massage is contraindicated. If it's an old sprain that has fully healed, then you might find this video helpful.

  • @renigospodinova7612
    @renigospodinova7612 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have any experience with plica syndrome of the knee?

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Only that it causes pain and inflammation in the knee joint.

  • @sauravbasu8805
    @sauravbasu88052 жыл бұрын

    I look with curiosity to your modular book-shelves and try to understand how they were constructed. Can you make a short video on it and notify me here when you do it ? Thanks.

  • @jessekalim

    @jessekalim

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're paperboard boxes made by a company named Waybasics. You can see a whole video of the apartment here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGmlu7qPgdGrfps.html

  • @davidmark345
    @davidmark34510 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for this. Plan to try gently in hot tub, with warmed muscles.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    10 ай бұрын

    Let me know how it goes.

  • @davidmark345

    @davidmark345

    8 ай бұрын

    Great! Warmed up leg, putty-ish

  • @cookierodriguez920
    @cookierodriguez920 Жыл бұрын

    Then what's a good exercise for the knee a very sturdy and heavy and my next heavy and you show me something that I didn't know Lachlan McCain the thing is my knees are stiff stiff stiff the first time I do this with you unlock the exercise of the knee I did like I could walk again he's going to help me to for my knee I got a lot of stiffness in my legs are stiff and it's hard for me to walk and it did help a little bit I hope you stay under showing others what you show me I would like to do it again with you cuz that could help my knee because it's on the right knee my left knee I got it a little bit I don't got too much pain a little bit but not like the right side it's too heavy to strong to too stiff I can bend my knee I can bend them walk with it but it hurts when I walk with it I walk with a cane is that a walk with a cane what I don't walk with a cane so I would like to keep doing it help me to move my knee 2/10 is too heavy my name 📛 Walk Wit it thank you for the exercise I'm hoping the future be in touch and let me know when you going to show it again thank you

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it's helpful!