Blog · Steve Hall · 30 January 2025
Osteopathy
Knee osteoarthritis and stairs
The descent is worse than the climb — osteopathy, quadriceps, and when injection or surgery is a GP/ortho conversation.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Stiffness after sitting, a grind, swelling by evening. Stairs, especially down, tell the truth. Giving way needs a proper look for other causes too.
What we can do in clinic
I treat hip and ankle so the knee is not isolated. Strength is the disease-modifying bit we have — Deborah’s programmes are built for it. I will not sell a miracle oil.
Red flags and when to see your GP
A hot swollen knee, locking, or a recent twist with a pop — medical or physio-ortho pathway, not hope.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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