Trust me, I would love for that to be the case, but it isnt, plus I only have few weeks left on this cycle so a week break is a no-go for me. Gotta push hard this last few weeks to get my abs in nicely. Unfortunately, My knee pain is internal damage caused by a car accident. According to the doc, I need surgery to fully be pain free. Well I said screw surgery, In my opinion I think it could get worse after surgery. Most I can do is using Good Knee Sleeves and wrap them up tightly. When I wrap it up nicely, the popping and bone rubbing, clicking, & pain, all goes away. I have also been incorporating exercises to strengthen the area, including walking backwards like you recommended, which is helping, thanks to you brotha.I think if you took a week off of walking your knees would heal. I know if I get knee pain cardio is the first thing I cut.