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Column | The biggest mistake that people with knee pain make

The Washington Post health column offers practical guidance on a common knee pain mistake; it's advice rather than new research, and your stairs remain unconvinced.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 6:48 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The Washington Post: “Column | The biggest mistake that people with knee pain make”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:48 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.

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The Washington PostColumn | The biggest mistake that people with knee pain make

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased: a Washington Post health column says the biggest mistake people make with knee pain is the way they handle it from day one.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's a practical column about a very common problem, so if your knees creak on the stairs before your first coffee, this one is aimed at you.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe column is advice, not a new study, and the details are behind the Post's page, so check it before you change your routine on the walk to work.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd if the pain is bad or sticks around, a doctor beats a column every time.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMine pop on every staircase.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, that's the building's elevator you're hearing, and it's still broken.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThen it's the knees. They're in solidarity.