🦵Wondered why this is? 🔍 The popliteus muscle is a small muscle located at the back of your knee and plays a crucial role in stabilising your knee joint. 🔒 When this muscle becomes tight,, it can cause pain and discomfort behind the knee, which can be especially noticeable during activities like running, jumping, or squatting. 🧘‍♀️ By stretching your popliteus muscle, you can improve flexibility and reduce the tension, leading to a significant reduction in the tightness and discomfort behind

🟧 the popliteus muscle serves as a 'key' which unlocks the knee to initiate movement when the leg is straight to a flex position. This muscle also provides protection and stability to the back of the knee and assist with knee flexion when the leg is not on the ground. These stretches with or without resistance can help when this muscle is in spasm or tight. See your doctor for pain in the back of the knee or prior to performing exercises. Call our office today to schedule. #Kneestretch #kneeexe