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🦵 The Real Reason Your Knee Hurts Going Down Stairs

Going down stairs places significantly more force on the knee joint than walking on a flat surface. The kneecap, cartilage, tendons, and surrounding muscles must work together to control your body's weight. If these structures become irritated, weakened, or inflamed, pain can occur with every step downward.

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00:00If your knees hurt more going downstairs than going up, weak quadriceps may be the reason.
00:06Strong thigh muscles help control your descent and keep the kneecap tracking smoothly.

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