How to keep your knees in good shape for lasting joint relief

Aching joints don’t have to hold you back, and now experts suggest that activity can reduce rather than increase pain

Squats are now among the exercises often recommended to improve strength in the muscles around the knees, including the quads, hamstrings, calves, and hips, and to enhance range of movement.

This article was first published on May 30, 2025

Are your knees niggly, aching or sore? After the back, our knee joints are the most common site for musculoskeletal pain, with the HSE estimating that more than 400,000 people are affected by osteoarthritis, and it mainly affects the knees.