Knee Pain Treatment | Could Your Feet Be Causing It?

Knee Pain Treatment | Could Your Feet Be Causing It?

Knee Pain Treatment

Knee pain affecting your walking, running or everyday life?

Knee pain can make walking, climbing stairs, exercising and even getting up from a chair uncomfortable. Whether your symptoms have developed gradually or started after an injury, understanding the cause is the first step towards lasting relief.

At Callen Olive, our experienced podiatrists assess how your feet, knees and lower limbs work together to identify the factors contributing to your pain and create a personalised treatment plan to help you move comfortably and confidently again.

Book your Biomechanical Assessment today.

How do I know if my feet may be contributing to my knee pain?

Knee pain can have many causes, but the way your feet function can sometimes increase the stress placed on your knees.

Common symptoms include:

  • Pain around or behind the kneecap

  • Pain when walking or running

  • Pain going up or down stairs

  • Stiffness after sitting

  • Swelling around the knee

  • Clicking or grinding sensations

  • Difficulty squatting

  • Reduced confidence during activity

  • Knee pain that returns despite rest

If you've treated your knee but the problem keeps returning, it may be worth assessing how your feet and lower limbs are functioning.

What is knee pain?

The knee is one of the largest and hardest-working joints in the body.

Every step you take relies on your feet, ankles, knees and hips working together efficiently.

When this movement pattern changes, excessive forces can be placed through the knee joint and surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Whilst not every knee problem originates from the feet, foot biomechanics can play an important role in how the knee functions during walking and sport.

What causes knee pain?

There is rarely one single cause.

Several factors often contribute, including:

  • Foot biomechanics

  • Flat feet or excessive pronation

  • Hypermobility

  • Previous injury

  • Muscle weakness

  • Poor movement patterns

  • Arthritis

  • Running or sporting activities

  • Unsupportive footwear

  • Growth and development in children and teenagers

Understanding which factors are contributing to your symptoms helps guide the most appropriate treatment.

How we treat knee pain

Treatment depends on the cause of your symptoms, your lifestyle and your goals.

Following a comprehensive assessment, we'll consider:

  • Your symptoms

  • Foot posture

  • Walking pattern

  • Lower limb alignment

  • Footwear

  • Activity levels

  • Previous injuries

Your personalised treatment plan may include:

  • Biomechanical assessment

  • Gait analysis

  • Footwear advice

  • Rehabilitation exercises

  • Custom Foot Orthotics

  • Shockwave Therapy where appropriate

  • Podiatric acupuncture where clinically appropriate

Biomechanical Assessment

Understanding how your feet and lower limbs function is often the key to understanding why knee pain has developed.

Your assessment may include:

  • Clinical examination

  • Lower limb alignment assessment

  • Foot posture assessment

  • Biomechanical assessment

  • OptoGait gait analysis

  • Footwear review

  • Activity assessment

Footwear advice

Appropriate footwear can improve support, reduce unnecessary stress through the lower limbs and improve comfort during walking and exercise.

Rehabilitation

Targeted rehabilitation may help improve:

  • Lower limb strength

  • Hip and knee stability

  • Movement control

  • Walking and running mechanics

  • Long-term resilience

Custom Foot Orthotics

Where foot mechanics are contributing to excessive stress through the knee, custom foot orthotics may help improve alignment, redistribute forces and reduce unnecessary loading.

Shockwave Therapy

For persistent tendon-related knee pain, Shockwave Therapy may be recommended to stimulate healing and support recovery.

Podiatric acupuncture

Podiatric acupuncture may be used alongside other treatments to help reduce pain and support rehabilitation where clinically appropriate.

Pricing

Every treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment so we can identify the factors contributing to your knee pain and recommend the most appropriate treatment.

Treatment Price
New Patient Biomechanical Assessment £180
Principal Podiatrist Biomechanical Assessment £225

If you're unsure which appointment is most suitable, our Patient Care Team will be happy to help.

Book your appointment

Persistent knee pain doesn't have to stop you enjoying an active lifestyle.

Whether you're struggling with everyday walking or sporting activities, we're here to help.

Book your Biomechanical Assessment today and take the first step towards moving with comfort, confidence and ease.

Why Patients Choose Callen Olive

Your feet deserve more than treatment.

At Callen Olive, we believe exceptional podiatry is about far more than relieving pain.

It's about understanding how your feet affect your comfort, confidence and the way you move through life.

Every person who walks through our doors has different goals, which is why every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, lifestyle and ambitions.

Because no two people — or feet — are the same.

Expert Care. Personally Delivered.

We combine specialist clinical expertise, advanced technology and genuinely personalised care to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

From your first appointment, you'll understand what's causing your symptoms, the treatment options available and how we'll support you every step of the way.

Why Patients Choose Callen Olive

  • Specialist podiatry team
  • Personalised treatment plans
  • Advanced technology
  • Evidence-based care
  • Award-winning patient experience
  • Trusted by thousands of patients every year

More Than A Podiatry Appointment

Exceptional care isn't just about clinical expertise.

It's about feeling listened to, understood and supported from the moment you arrive until long after your treatment has finished.

Because that's what great care should feel like.

We Care.

It's more than our promise.

It's how we listen, how we explain, how we treat and how we support every patient who places their trust in us.

Because helping you move with comfort, confidence and ease is why Callen Olive exists.

Healthy Feet. Healthy Body. Healthy Mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can flat feet cause knee pain?

Yes. In some people, flat feet or excessive pronation can alter lower limb mechanics and increase stress around the knee.

Can orthotics help knee pain?

For some people, custom foot orthotics improve biomechanics and reduce excessive loading through the knee.

Why does my knee hurt when I run?

Running places significant forces through the lower limbs. Foot mechanics, muscle weakness, footwear and training load can all contribute.

Can children develop knee pain?

Yes. Growth, increased sporting activity and biomechanical factors can all contribute to knee pain in children and teenagers.

When should I seek professional advice?

If your knee pain persists, repeatedly returns or begins affecting your walking, exercise or everyday activities, it's worth having it assessed.

 

Further information

Could your feet be contributing to your knee pain?

Your feet provide the foundation for movement.

Every step creates a chain reaction through your ankles, knees, hips and lower back.

If your feet don't move efficiently, the knee may have to absorb additional forces during walking and running.

Potential contributing factors include:

  • Flat feet

  • Excessive pronation

  • Collapsed arches

  • Hypermobility

  • Leg length differences

  • Reduced ankle mobility

  • Poor footwear

  • Walking and running mechanics

Whilst not every knee problem originates in the feet, understanding how your lower limbs function together often provides valuable insight into recurring symptoms.

Knee pain in sport

We regularly assess knee pain in:

  • Runners

  • Footballers

  • Rugby players

  • Tennis players

  • Golfers

  • Netball players

  • Gym users

Repetitive loading combined with poor movement patterns, training errors and insufficient recovery can all contribute to persistent symptoms.

Knee pain in children and teenagers

Periods of rapid growth combined with increased sporting activity can place additional stress on developing joints.

Young people may experience:

  • Pain around the kneecap

  • Pain during or after sport

  • Discomfort when running

  • Pain during squatting or climbing stairs

Early assessment can help identify contributing factors and support safe participation in sport.

Why early assessment matters

Many people continue exercising despite persistent knee pain.

Early assessment may help:

  • Identify contributing factors

  • Reduce pain

  • Improve movement efficiency

  • Maintain activity levels

  • Prevent compensation patterns

  • Support long-term mobility

Related conditions

  • Flat Feet

  • Hypermobility

  • Shin Splints

  • Achilles Tendinopathy

  • Sports Injuries

Related treatments

  • Biomechanical Assessment

  • OptoGait Gait Analysis

  • Custom Foot Orthotics

  • Shockwave Therapy

  • Podiatric Acupuncture

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