Knee Pain: Causes, Diagnosis & How Myotherapy Helps You Move Freely for Longer

Knee pain affects Australians of all ages, from active children and young athletes to working adults and older Australians wanting to maintain independence. At Essbee Myotherapy, we regularly see knee pain present differently depending on age, lifestyle, and activity demands.

Understanding how knee pain develops across life stages helps ensure the right treatment approach, not just for pain relief, but for long-term mobility, injury prevention, and performance!

Why Knee Pain Is So Common?

The knee relies on surrounding muscles, tendons, and joints for stability and movement efficiency. When the hips, ankles, or feet are restricted or overloaded, the knee absorbs excessive stress.

Common contributing factors include:

• Muscle tightness or weakness

• Poor movement mechanics

• Sudden changes in activity or sport

• Work-related physical demands

• Reduced recovery and tissue resilience with age

These factors vary significantly between younger and older clients.

Common Types of Knee Pain by Age Group?

Knee Pain in Children & Adolescents:

Young clients often present with knee pain related to growth, sport, or repetitive activity.

Common conditions include:

• Osgood–Schlatter disease- pain below the kneecap due to growth-related traction on the patellar tendon

• Patellofemoral pain- often linked to rapid growth, weak hip control, or poor running mechanics

• Overuse strains from club sport, training load increases, or inadequate recovery

Myotherapy helps by reducing muscle tension, improving movement patterns, and supporting growing bodies under sporting demands.

Knee Pain in Young Adults (18–35 years)

Young adults commonly experience knee pain associated with sport, gym training, or physically demanding work.

Common presentations include:

• Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome)

• Patellar or quadriceps tendinopathy

• ITB (iliotibial band) syndrome

• Post-injury knee pain following ligament or meniscal injuries

Myotherapy focuses on restoring range of motion, improving tissue resilience, and correcting movement inefficiencies to prevent recurring injuries.

Knee Pain in Adults (35–55 years)

For many adults, knee pain develops gradually due to workload, lifestyle, or reduced recovery capacity.

Common causes include:

• Early degenerative joint changes

• Chronic muscle tightness from prolonged sitting or standing

• Recurrent flare-ups from old injuries

• Load-related tendon pain

At this stage, Myotherapy plays a vital role in maintaining movement quality, reducing stiffness, and supporting continued physical activity.

Knee Pain in Older Adults (55+ years)

Older Australians commonly experience knee pain related to joint degeneration and reduced mobility.

Common conditions include:

• Knee osteoarthritis

• General stiffness and reduced range of motion

• Loss of muscle strength supporting the knee

• Balance-related movement changes increasing knee stress

Myotherapy helps by improving soft tissue mobility, reducing pain, enhancing confidence in movement, and supporting independence.

Common Diagnoses Associated With Knee Pain

Across all age groups, common knee diagnoses treated at our clinic include:

• Patellofemoral pain syndrome

• Knee osteoarthritis

• Patellar and quadriceps tendinopathy

• Meniscal irritation or degeneration

• ITB syndrome

• Post-surgical or post-injury knee pain

While diagnoses vary, the underlying contributors are often similar.

How Myotherapy Helps Knee Pain at Every Age

Myotherapy addresses the soft tissue and movement factors influencing knee health, regardless of age.

Pain Relief

Hands-on techniques help:

• Reduce muscle tension and guarding

• Improve circulation and tissue health

• Calm pain sensitivity

• Decrease joint stress

  
  

Increasing Range of Motion (ROM)

Improved ROM helps:

• Reduce stiffness

• Improve walking, squatting, and stair comfort

• Enhance sporting and daily movement efficiency

Improving Mobility & Movement Quality

Myotherapy assists by:

• Identifying inefficient movement patterns

• Reducing compensations

• Supporting smoother, safer movement

Preventing Knee Pain & Injury With Regular Myotherapy

Regular Myotherapy maintenance can:

• Identify early signs of overload

• Maintain tissue flexibility across life stages

• Reduce injury risk in sport and daily life

• Support ongoing activity and independence

This preventative approach is particularly valuable for active locals wanting to stay mobile well into older age.

Helping Australians Move Freely for Longer

From growing athletes to older Australians managing joint changes, knee pain doesn’t have to define how you move.

At Essbee Myotherapy in Cranbourne and Botanic Ridge, we provide tailored Myotherapy care that supports pain relief, improved mobility, and long-term movement confidence helping Australians move freely for longer.

📍 Knee Pain Myotherapy in Cranbourne & Botanic Ridge

If knee pain is affecting your movement or activity, professional Myotherapy may help. Book your appointment at Essbee Myotherapy and take the next step toward healthier knees.