A Smarter Way to Start

Going Downstairs Shouldn't Hurt Your Knees. Fix the Real Problem (Your Feet) in 5 Minutes/Day

The 3-exercise system that builds the foot strength you need to make going downstairs feel easy again, even if your knees have hurt for years. Designed by a PT. No equipment. Works for back pain & balance too.

Less than 10 mins/day

Root cause focus

No "gym" required

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If going downstairs makes your knees ache

You've watched videos, tried going slower, gripped the railing tighter, and your knees still hurt.

You know it's connected to your feet somehow, but nobody's shown you what to actually DO about it.

Your balance is... imbalanced. You're afraid to fall & know you need to start somewhere.

And it's keeping you from the adventures you want: hiking, traveling, even just walking around your neighborhood without dreading every curb.

You’re stuck in the world’s most annoying cycle:

Lower body hurts → move less → everything stiffens → things hurt more → repeat.

Why most "solutions" feel impossible

Most advice out there is designed for people who spend 2 hours at the gym or don't have jobs, kids, or a life. It's frustrating when you're told to do:

45-minute daily core workouts

Perfect posture lectures that make you feel guilty

Rolling around on the floor hating every second

You don't want a rehabilitation project. You just want to dance, go down stairs, walk for exercise again.

Here’s the part almost nobody tells you:

Sometimes your knees are doing "too much work" because your feet, ankles & hips are doing too little.

If your feet are stiff, weak, or disconnected from your hips, your body borrows stability from somewhere else. And the most common place it borrows from? Your knees or heels.

You can stretch your thighs forever... but if the foundation under you isn't doing its job, your back or knees will keep stepping in to "help" until they flare.

Imagine this instead...

Getting up in the AM with less hobbling
Walking down stairs with lightness instead of stiffness
Rock steady balance
Not even thinking about your feet

"I finally addressed a piece most people skip. It changed how I walk and move every single day."

LEARNERS

Introducing: Feet Fix for Back, Knees & Balance: 3 Tiny Moves

A 4-video mini-series that rebuilds your foundation from the ground up.

This isn't a "hardcore" program. It's a targeted, smart, and doable plan even if you feel "creaky" or haven't exercised in years.

The 4-Video Roadmap

Video 1: Meet Dr. Libby

Build Trust: Meet Dr. Libby & feel confident this program will help

Video 2: The Wake-Up Call

Exercise #1: A simple movement to help you feel grounded and connected immediately.

Video 3: The Big Connection

Exercise #2: Learn to feel the movement from your big toe all the way up to your hips and back.

Video 4: Functional Strength

Exercise #3: Ankle and lower leg strength that actually supports you when standing and walking.

What you get inside the 4-video series

Meet Dr. Libby

A simple explanation of what’s happening in your body—without jargon, without shame.

The Wake-Up Call

You’ll learn the first movement that wakes up your toes.

The Big Connection

Learn to feel the connection from your feet to your hips to support you as yo go downstairs, walk & stand.

Functional Strength

So you’re not just doing exercises… Build the lower leg strength needed to take the pressure off.

This is for you if...

You’re middle-aged (or feel like it after sitting too long)

Going downstairs hurts your knees, even if they say nothing is wrong

You’re interested in the idea that stronger feet + ankles can support your knees, hips & back

You watched the Stairs Confident Video & want to build the strength to actually do the technique.

You’re willing to do a little work… if it feels worth it

This is NOT for you if...

You’re looking for a one-time trick that “cures” everything instantly

You want high-intensity workouts (this is foundational strength + control)

You have new/worsening symptoms that need medical evaluation (numbness, significant weakness, etc)

The “big story” behind why this works

A lot of people think back pain starts in the back (or knee pain starts in the knees). But often, it’s more like this:

Your body is a team.

And the back (or hips or knees) are the employees who keeps picking up everyone else’s shifts (and nobody likes doing someone else’s work).

When the feet and ankles stop doing their part because of stiff shoes, sitting, old injuries, “flat feet,” weak calves, limited ankle motion, your body has to find stability somewhere else.

So your back starts bracing.

Your hips start gripping.

Your knees take up the pressure

Your brain stops trusting your body.

This is exactly what happens on stairs. Your big toe stops engaging. Your arch collapses. Your calf gives up. So your knee takes over, twisting, bracing, absorbing forces it was never meant to handle. And that's the pain you feel every time you go downstairs.

The result?

You feel tight and achy… and you start living like you’re one wrong move away from a flare.

Feet Fix is designed to interrupt that pattern by giving your system more support from the ground up.

Not with a long routine. Not with 27 exercises. With three key movements that rebuild:

Foot-knee-hip-back connection

Ankle strength

Stability that carries upward

And a sense of “my body has my back” again

What people are saying about Feet Fix for Stairs, Hiking, Balance & Movement

"My life changed forever"

"Libby helped me resolve some painful and recurring issues with my feet… as a serious hiker/walker, this has been a game changer!" — Mel

"Highly recommend this"

"We focus on my legs and feet but my entire body benefits." — Carrie

"Highly recommend this"

"Since I’ve been doing these exercises, I can walk around my house barefoot and my back feels more supported." — Gina

"My life changed forever"

"Helped me strengthen my feet and learn how to take better care of them so they can take me on the trail for years to come!" — Jen

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The full 4-video series
The 3 key exercises for foot/ankle strength + back support
Simple steps you can do in 5–10 minutes/day
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this work if I have knee pain going down stairs?

Yes. Most knee pain on stairs comes from problems with the feet and hips. This program addresses some of the problem with your feet

Do I need any equipment?

Only a tennis ball & a washcloth!

I'm not in great shape. Can I still do this?

This is perfect for you whether you’re not at all active or very active. Most people have very little connection to their feet and toes and this program is right for everybody.

How fast will I feel a difference?

Some notice quick wins within days (especially in how grounded standing feels). For others, it builds over a few weeks. Consistency beats intensity.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Try Feet Fix for Back Pain Relief for 30 days. If you genuinely give it a shot and it's not the right fit, email us and we’ll refund you. No weird hoops. No guilt.

Meet Dr. Libby Trausch

Hi, I’m Libby, physical therapist, yoga therapist, and coach. I help people build strength and confidence in their bodies using simple, effective approaches that actually fit real life. This series is one of my favorite places to start when backs are achy and bodies feel unsupported.

17+ years specializing in feet, chronic pain, pelvic health, orthopedic, GI, bladder, OB-GYN & autoimmune-related conditions

Former PT & Women's Health Instructor for PT students at Des Moines University

Founder and Former owner of a 3-location Women's Physical Therapy Clinic

Medical Therapeutic Yoga Certified (PYT-C)

Ready for a smarter start?

Your back, knees & hips have been working overtime. Let’s give them (and your balance) some help from the ground up.

Medical Disclaimer

This program is for educational purposes and general exercise guidance. It is not medical advice and does not replace individualized evaluation. If you have significant or worsening symptoms, please seek medical care from a qualified professional. Results vary based on individual physical condition and consistency.