Knee pain with a normal MRI can be confusing and frustrating. In this episode of the Dr. PT Podcast, Dr. Christine Pieton explains the real causes of knee pain, why rest and pain medications often fail, and how physical therapy and strength training address the root problem. Knee pain doesn’t automatically mean damage—and avoiding movement isn’t the solution. Using a real patient story, Dr. Christine Pieton breaks down why knee pain is often a capacity and movement issue rather than a structural one. She explains how weakness or limited mobility at the hip, ankle, and foot overloads the knee, why imaging doesn’t always give the full picture, and how building strength through the whole leg is essential for long-term joint health. This episode also answers listener questions about overcoming painful sex after perineal tearing in childbirth, how pelvic floor physical therapy and topical estrogen help reduce pelvic pain and recurrent UTIs, and reveals the truth about those expensive pelvic floor “Kegel chair” treatments—so you can better understand your body, advocate for your care, and keep moving well for years to come.

Have a question about that nagging foot, back, hip, or shoulder issue that won't go away? Wondering if what your doctor is recommending is what Dr. PT would do? Dr. Christine Pieton will be answering your questions about how to fix those nagging aches, pains, and pelvic floor issues that are holding you back. Join the Dr. PT Podcast live stream every Monday at 2 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and listen to the audio podcast posted weekly wherever you enjoy listening. Visit DrPTPodcast.com for more info!

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The Dr. PT Podcast - Episode 5: Knee Pain With a Normal MRI? Why Rest Isn’t Fixing the Problem