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How do you stretch the inside of your knee?

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To do the standing leg-up hamstring stretch, grab a chair and place the heel of your right foot into the seat. Keep your right leg straight and point your toes straight up. Lean forward while keeping your back straight and reach both your hands toward your right toes. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat on your left leg. read more

Try this stretch to do just that: Stand on your right foot with your left foot in front of you, heel on the floor, toes up. Hinge forward at your hips and bend your right knee as you sit back a bit. As you bend your right leg, keep your left leg completely straight with your weight on the edge of your heel. read more

Your knee is the largest joint in your body, so no wonder you want to protect it. A little knee pain goes a long way in sidelining you from being active. Stretching increases your flexibility and loosens tight muscles, which can help you avoid a knee injury, according to the Mayo Clinic. read more

Stop when you feel a comfortable stretch in your calf muscle. Hold for 20 seconds, and repeat 5 more times. Switch legs and repeat. Stretching with a Towel or Strap. Your physical therapist can show you how to use a strap or a towel to perform these stretches for your knees as well. read more

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