Will Squats Help Or Hurt My Knee Arthritis?

"I have osteoarthritis. I really want to do squat challenge for thirty days. Would l be aggravating my pains? ... Even doing walking exercises; l have pains. Really [need] your advice.” Clara M. Squat exercises are one of the most common exercises blamed for making knee arthritis worse. But when done correctly, they can help make knee arthritis better! There are 2 factors to consider when deciding on whether or not to do squats. Knee irritability and squat technique. How irritable are your knees right now and over the past few weeks? If you've been healthy in your knees for about 1 month, then you are likely okay to begin doing squats to strengthen. Do you have the right technique? If your technique causes you to use your quads more than your glutes, then your technique is off and you will hurt your knee arthritis more. But if your squat technique is causing you to use your glutes more, then you have the right technique and as long as you are not irritable right now, you will help your knee arthritis. 👉 Check out our playlists: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help”    • Knee Arthritis Help   "Squat Advice & Tips"    • Squat Advice & Tips   ⭐️ If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for knee problems, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice, and coaching from Dr. David. You can learn more about it here: https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.c... #elpasomanualphysicaltherapy #drdavidmiddaugh ==================================================================== ✅ Subscribe for more FREE tips on how to stay healthy, active & mobile while avoiding unnecessary medication, injections, or surgery: https://www.youtube.com/Epmanualphysi... // FREE RESOURCES Tune in to the Stay Healthy El Paso Podcast https://www.StayHealthyElPaso.com //SHOP OUR COURSES! http://courses.epmanualphysicaltherap... //COME SAY HI! Find us online at: https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com   / epmanualpt   //CONTACT: Have questions or would like to get in touch with us? Send us a message https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.c... DISCLAIMER: Any information available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by a physician, medical provider or physical therapist. El Paso Manual Physical Therapy will not be liable for any injuries that happened due to performing any exercises or advice on this channel. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions about your medical condition or to diagnose any conditions. 👟 Because we've had so many comments about what shoes Dr. David is wearing, here's a link to the shoes on Amazon: Dr. David's Shoes With Insoles - Olukai Brand https://amzn.to/3GwFJeh