Knee Pain
Alleviating Discomfort with Alter Physio’s Comprehensive Approach
Knee pain can affect daily life more than expected — walking, climbing stairs, running, or even standing for long periods can become uncomfortable or painful. While the knee itself is often blamed, knee pain is rarely caused by the knee alone.
At Alter Physio & Acupuncture in Amsterdam, we treat knee pain by looking beyond the painful area. Our integrated approach combines physiotherapy and acupuncture to identify the true cause of your symptoms. In many cases, restricted hip or ankle movement, muscle imbalance, altered walking patterns, or nervous system overload play a key role.
Instead of short-term symptom relief, we focus on restoring natural movement, reducing unnecessary load on the knee, and helping you return to daily activities or sports with confidence.
Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain can develop gradually or suddenly, depending on how the body is being used and compensated. Common contributing factors include:
- Overuse or repetitive loading
- Weakness or poor control of the hip and thigh muscles
- Limited hip or ankle mobility
- Poor walking, running, or squatting mechanics
- Previous knee injuries or surgery
- Muscle tension caused by stress or fatigue
- Reduced shock absorption through the lower body
Very often, the knee becomes painful because it is absorbing load that should be shared by other joints.
Why Knee Pain Often Persists
Many people try rest, stretching, or strengthening exercises, yet the pain does not fully resolve. This is often because:
- Movement patterns that overload the knee are not corrected
- Muscles around the knee remain tense or poorly coordinated
- The nervous system stays in a protective, high-tension state
- Compensation continues during daily activities or sport
Without addressing these underlying issues, knee pain frequently returns — especially when activity levels increase again.
Physiotherapy for Knee Pain
Physiotherapy focuses on restoring efficient movement and load distribution throughout the lower body. Treatment may include:
- Detailed assessment of walking, squatting, and functional movement
- Manual therapy to improve joint and soft tissue mobility
- Exercises to improve hip, knee, and ankle control
- Strength and stability training tailored to your activity level
- Movement retraining for daily life or sport-specific demands
The goal is to allow the knee to move and load naturally, without excessive stress.
Acupuncture for Knee Pain
Acupuncture supports knee pain recovery by influencing both local tissue healing and the nervous system, helping to:
- Reduce excessive muscle tension around the knee
- Improve circulation and recovery of irritated tissues
- Calm pain sensitivity driven by the nervous system
- Support chronic or long-standing knee pain
This approach is especially effective when knee pain is persistent, stress-related, or accompanied by stiffness and fatigue.
Who This Treatment Is For
Our knee pain treatment is suitable for people who:
- Have pain during walking, running, or stairs
- Experience knee pain during sports or exercise
- Feel stiffness, swelling, or discomfort after activity
- Have ongoing knee pain despite rest or previous treatment
- Want a long-term solution rather than temporary relief
We treat both active individuals and athletes, as well as people with everyday knee pain.
What to Expect During Your Session
- Comprehensive assessment of posture, movement, and lower-body mechanics
- Hands-on treatment using physiotherapy and acupuncture as appropriate
- Personalized exercises and self-care advice
- Clear explanation of what is causing your knee pain and how to address it
Treatment is always tailored to your body, goals, and lifestyle.
Our Treatment Philosophy
At Alter Physio, knee pain treatment is guided by three principles:
- Relieve pain effectively
- Identify and address the root cause
- Build long-term movement resilience
This approach helps reduce the risk of recurrence and supports lasting recovery.
Book Your Knee Pain Treatment in Amsterdam
If knee pain is limiting your movement or performance, we are here to help.
👉 Book an appointment and start your recovery with an integrated physiotherapy and acupuncture approach.
