It shouldn’t! If you’re following the guidelines, it should be comfortable to do everything in this program. Avoid doing anything that causes more pain since that is likely to set you back. This is not a “no-pain no-gain” situation, instead it’s a slow down, or stop completely situation. Pushing into and through pain is likely to cause more irritation, swelling, and a loss of mobility. It’s discouraged completely in this program.
What if, along with the knee pain from my ACL repair, I’m also contending with additional issues?
It’s not uncommon for individuals to experience hip weakness or discomfort in the foot and ankle, lower back pain, or sciatica alongside the knee pain in the reconstructed knee. Remarkably, these common problems often share the same underlying issue responsible for knee pain following ACL surgery. Engaging in this program can lead to positive outcomes, with improvements seen not only in knee strength but also in, hip strength, sciatica, and ankle/foot strength.