Skipping warm-ups might seem harmless, but it could be causing long-term joint damage that accumulates over time, leading to pain and instability.

Both Dr. Hasson and Dr. Fata-Chan offer lunges as an example of a classic stretch that targets the hip flexors directly.

When you take steps up and down, be sure your knees and toes are in line. Tips For Working Out with Arthritic Knees - Warm-Up: Always begin with a short, easy warm-up, such as ten minutes of walking.

Simple: Do like most runners, and have your warm-up consist of some light jogging ... and heart rate elevated—jog in place with high knees, pogo on your toes, perform partial squats.