Patient of mine asked today: Why do I have pain in the thighs that I didn’t even notice when it was just my knees bothering me?

Most of the time we don't notices these things because there isn't any "pain" or "hidden pain" and we tend to ignore these issue till it becomes chronic pain. By then, it will take longer duration of treatment to restore balance. In fact, "pain" is the last sign/symptom of defense, informing you of an area that requires your attention. Just because you do not feel pain in an area, it does not mean that the structure (bone, joints, muscle, etc) is in a homeostasis (balance) state. Knee pain can have multiple factors, not just directly at that area but also its “surrounding” and “connections”. In your case, the thighs have few tender points that is restricting the structure, which may lead to the knee pain. It’s like investigation work, gathering all the evidence (pain), build a connection (assessing the body as a whole) and conclusion (treatment plan). Many people loves seeing Manual Osteopaths for that main reason!

 

 "Manual Osteopaths assess and treat the body as a whole because symptoms may show up in different parts of the body from where the problem actually" - Andrew Chan, Manual Osteopath DO(MP) CDTT R.H.N