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5 exercises to beat chronic knee pain (slideshow)
#5 – Hamstring stretch
Just like weak quadriceps muscles can cause pain, tight hamstrings can also be behind your knee problems.
This stretch helps to release your hamstring muscle and should always be done in a gentle manner.
Simply lie on your back in a doorway with your hips in line with door. Leave one leg flat while you raise your other leg straight and place it against the doorjamb to stretch the back of your thigh. Keep a slight bend in your knee and hold for a count of 15.
You can also use a belt or a yoga strap looped under the bottom of your foot to perform the stretch if you prefer.