Blog · Steve Hall · 15 June 2025
Osteopathy
Runner’s knee is not always the knee
Anterior knee pain in runners — hip, foot and training error, explained by osteopath Steve Hall.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Pain around the kneecap on stairs, hills or after sitting. The knee is where you feel it. The hip and foot often decide how the kneecap tracks.
What we can do in clinic
Examination of hip strength, foot control and lumbar posture sits alongside the sore spot. I treat the chain. A return-to-run ladder is safer with Deborah if you keep re-flaring at 5k.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Locking, giving way after a twist, or a swollen knee after a clash needs a proper orthopaedic screen.
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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