Hip & Knee Pain
Treatment in Colwood
Feel like your joints are grinding or out of place? Whether it's walking the Esquimalt Lagoon or driving in Langford traffic, we find the biomechanical root of your pain.
Is This You?
🔊 Clicking & Popping
You hear or feel a click, pop, or grind in your hip or knee when you move, especially when standing up.
🪜 Stair Pain
Sharp pain shoots through your knee or hip when going up or down stairs, or when squatting.
⚠️ Giving Way
It feels like your knee or hip might suddenly "give out" or buckle under your weight.
🚗 Driving Ache
A deep ache sets in after sitting in the car for too long, especially in Langford traffic.
Red Light Therapy for Knee & Joint Pain
Daryl Stubbs explains the photobiomodulation research behind red light therapy for knee joint recovery.
Red Light for Knee Pain Science (2:23)
Red Light Secret to Happy Knees (1:46)
The Biomechanics of Pain
Understanding why your joint is hurting is the first step to fixing it.
The Knee is a "Dumb Joint"
The knee only does what the hip and ankle tell it to do. If your hip rotators are tight or your glutes are weak, they force your thigh bone to rotate internally. Your knee, caught in the middle, has to twist to compensate. This torsion causes wear, tear, and pain. We don't just treat the knee; we fix the hip and ankle mechanics causing the problem.
Our Hip & Knee Toolkit
We use a combination of therapies to restore alignment and function.
Orthopedic Assessment
We test ligaments, tendons, and joint mechanics to pinpoint exactly which structures are at fault.
Deep Tissue Release
Releasing tight glutes, IT bands, and adductors that are pulling the knee cap off track.
Visceral Manipulation
Releasing the cecum or sigmoid colon if gut tension is inhibiting your hip flexors.
Your Path to Pain-Free Movement
The Audit
We assess your gait, squat, and joint mobility to see where the breakdown is happening.
The Treatment
Targeted manual therapy to restore proper joint mechanics and reduce pain.
The Plan
Simple corrective exercises to retrain your muscles to hold the new alignment.
Trusted by 800+ West Shore Residents
Kind Words from Our Patients
Recent 5-Star Reviews from your neighbors in Colwood & Langford.
2 months ago
Daryl takes a holistic approach to treatment and takes the time to understand what is going on in the whole body. After treatment I felt lighter and had less tension in my hips and lower back. Would highly recommend!
3 months ago
My experience at Sync Massage Therapy was outstanding! RMT Daryl was very careful to discuss my specific physical issues and medical conditions with me before we even began; he discussed various methods of treatment and their benefits with me before we even began, and made sure that my preferences and needs were incorporated into my treatment plan. I've been to many other RMT's who just treated me according to their standard routine, but Daryl made sure that our session was going to be centered around my specific health needs. He patiently answered all of my questions about various treatment styles, and didn't try to impose a plan on me. He checked in with me throughout the massage to make sure everything was comfortable and effective, and suggested other steps that we might incorporate into a long-term treatment plan. Daryl truly has my best interests at heart, and I'm glad that he is so knowledgable and intuitive in making a health-care plan for me!
4 months ago
Daryl is the best RMT Massage therapist you could find! He takes the time to understand your conditions, training and goals. His clinic is well situated if you're in the Langford/ Colwood or View Royale area. Skilled with his hands and gets to the root of the problem with great knowledge and techniques. Athletes looking for excellent training insight and athletic therapy, he is your guy!
2 months ago
Daryl takes a holistic approach to treatment and takes the time to understand what is going on in the whole body. After treatment I felt lighter and had less tension in my hips and lower back. Would highly recommend!
3 months ago
My experience at Sync Massage Therapy was outstanding! RMT Daryl was very careful to discuss my specific physical issues and medical conditions with me before we even began; he discussed various methods of treatment and their benefits with me before we even began, and made sure that my preferences and needs were incorporated into my treatment plan. I've been to many other RMT's who just treated me according to their standard routine, but Daryl made sure that our session was going to be centered around my specific health needs. He patiently answered all of my questions about various treatment styles, and didn't try to impose a plan on me. He checked in with me throughout the massage to make sure everything was comfortable and effective, and suggested other steps that we might incorporate into a long-term treatment plan. Daryl truly has my best interests at heart, and I'm glad that he is so knowledgable and intuitive in making a health-care plan for me!
4 months ago
Daryl is the best RMT Massage therapist you could find! He takes the time to understand your conditions, training and goals. His clinic is well situated if you're in the Langford/ Colwood or View Royale area. Skilled with his hands and gets to the root of the problem with great knowledge and techniques. Athletes looking for excellent training insight and athletic therapy, he is your guy!
4 months ago
I have really enjoyed the rmt style and techniques used with his massage practice. I originally was curious what visceral massage was as I had watched a reel and then instantly wanted to try it. I have not been disappointed and have felt the results building overtime. I always leave the session feeling lighter and relieved. Through the following week I still have benefits on going. In addition, he has also provided homework and other things I can try and given me knowledge about what might be happening. This has also seen improvements overall. I would definitely recommend anyone to seek massage and sports therapy from him.
5 months ago
I had such a great experience yesterday. He was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain what was going on with my body instead of just treating the symptoms. I really appreciated that he also gave me specific exercises and stretches to do at home so I can continue improving between appointments. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping his clients feel better. Highly recommend!
4 months ago
I have really enjoyed the rmt style and techniques used with his massage practice. I originally was curious what visceral massage was as I had watched a reel and then instantly wanted to try it. I have not been disappointed and have felt the results building overtime. I always leave the session feeling lighter and relieved. Through the following week I still have benefits on going. In addition, he has also provided homework and other things I can try and given me knowledge about what might be happening. This has also seen improvements overall. I would definitely recommend anyone to seek massage and sports therapy from him.
5 months ago
I had such a great experience yesterday. He was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain what was going on with my body instead of just treating the symptoms. I really appreciated that he also gave me specific exercises and stretches to do at home so I can continue improving between appointments. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping his clients feel better. Highly recommend!
Common Questions
Why does my knee hurt if the problem is my hip?
The knee is caught in the middle. If your hip lacks mobility, your body forces the knee to twist to compensate, leading to pain and wear.
Do I need X-rays first?
Use your best judgment, but often we can identify the mechanical issues without imaging. If we suspect a fracture or serious pathology, we will refer you to a doctor immediately.
Will I have to stop running?
Not necessarily! Our goal is to get you back to your activities as soon as safely possible. We may modify your volume while we fix the mechanics.
Complementary At-Home Therapies
Because your lower body bears the brunt of your weight all day, the joints require profound rest and repair. Findings from research suggest regular sessions using red light therapy for knee pain may help manage intra-articular swelling. To further support the cartilage and supporting ligaments of your hips and knees, integrating PEMF mats for joint pain creates an optimal healing environment.
Move Without Pain Again
Serving Colwood, Langford, and the West Shore. Appointments often available same-week.
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