By: Alvie Hafen Do your knees ache? Is it hard to get down into a full squat? Do they just have an overall tightness to them? Most likely the problem does not start with the knee. You don’t have a strained or torn MCL or ACL. The most likely problem lies above your knee. Here are two different mobilities that will help your achy knees. Quad Smash The quadriceps allow you to run, jump, 300lbs, and do your everyday activities. However if this muscle is tight or locked up it can cause pain in the knee. I want you to take a lacrosse ball and foam roller and target this large muscle in your leg. I challenge you to work your quad for at least 3-5 minutes each side. You need to stay on the tissue UNTIL you make a change. A change will not happen in 30 seconds. Give...
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