Knee pain that returns after rest usually has an underlying driver: weak support muscles, poor movement mechanics, limited hip or ankle mobility, or a rapid jump back into activity. This article explains why rest alone often fails and what most knees need to recover: a movement assessment, targeted strengthening, mobility work, and a gradual return to load. Get help at Kinetik Performance and Rehab in Mission Viejo.

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