ok well i've been running for bout month and a half and just yesterday i had really bad knee pain on my right leg on the inside of my leg well i didn't think anything of it and today i tried to run and it was awful. now i can walk but it kills me when i run........i've sorta read up on it and the thing that comes up most is runners knee.......anyone know anything about that and anything i can do to help it and how long i need to stop running for.
2006-08-06 14:21:56 · 6 answers · asked by cheeacho 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
you should consult a doctor
2006-08-06 14:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very well could be. There are a ton of websites that offer diagnoses on knee pain.
I suspect you tried to do too much too soon in terms of running. It can be a tough sport, especially on your knees.
Some suggestions:
1) Get good running shoes (not cross trainers). If your shoes are shot, get new ones.
2) use the neoprene Ace-Brand knee wraps. They do work wonders. I used to have knee problems and I wear them now as preventative measures when I jog... You can get them at WalMart for $15 - $20. They really do work.
3) Avoid hills / banked surfaces.
4) Strengthen your quads -- they are the leg's shock obsorbers.
5) Cut back on your mileage, intensity and give yourself extra time to recover. If you are running 5 times a week, cut it down to 3 or so and cross train by swimming or elliptical training.
You can ice / aleve to help with pain. It will subside in time and you can give it another shot.
If you want, see a doctor, but I suspect they'll more or less tell you the same thing I did (unless the injury is more serious). They may send you to physical therapy to strength your knee / quadricep.
Good luck and hope you feel better.
2006-08-07 03:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by mchenryeddie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me when I would run everyday 3 miles, the only thing that I could do was stop running until the pain went away and then I only ran every other day after that and would ride my bike on the days I didn't run been doing that for a year pain has never returned. Hope this helps, Good Luck
2006-08-06 14:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Jennifer♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can walk without pain, I'd suggest a knee wrap you can get them at wally mart and they're miracle workers. You'll need to keep your knee wrapped day and night if possible for about 5 days. This wrap will give it a chance to heal and support at the same time. Take some ibuprofen too for swelling. It will need rest.
2006-08-06 14:28:52 · answer #4 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain is the body's way of telling you there is a problem, especially if there is swelling with it. See your doctor. Do not run until you do, you can only make things worse.
2006-08-06 14:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by Venus__27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you pound your heels when you run. when you are running you need to stay on the balls of your feet.
2006-08-06 14:27:22 · answer #6 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋