The pain is always there but if i dont any wieghtlirting that works my legs my MCL's feel like they are stretching beyond thier ability. Seen a orthapedic doctor and had several xrays but he says nothing is worng. Are they just week or what and becuase of this are they more susceptible to tearing when Sports come back around in the spring?
2006-11-20 03:26:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I bet if you stand straight, your feet flare lateraly. This is putting stress on the MCL. Also, the fact that you don't do any strengh training that works your legs could be the very reason your knees hurt. What do I mean, well, the way you walk, your posture, if you run on concrete, could all cause your knees to hurt. The best way to keep them healthy is to make sure you use new shoes (esp if you run), try orthotics (will help to correct your standing and walking posture), Have someone evaluate your GAIT(and orthapedic dr. will not do any of this) and start working out your legs. I love watching people in the gym abuse their upper body, but neglect their legs. Then never wear shorts at the gym. Large upper body, spindily little legs. If you work your legs, your muscles will protect your joints. I love the argument that "lifting legs will make you slow" Look at olympic sprinters legs. Then try to tell me they don't do squats, deadlifts, etc. Yes, working out legs is hard work, but why are you in the gym. Squats, deadlifts, Calves, quads. Get working on it. Make sure someone who knows what they are doign shows you how to prevent injury. Squats are great, with proper form, deadlifts and ab work will protect you low back, Quads and hams will help with knees and low back. Plus, get good with squats and make the meatheads in the gym jealous because they wished they could be that strong. At 180 lbs, I can squat over 400 lbs and I do not have an ounce of back or knee pain. Have fun.
2006-11-20 03:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by Quack doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R u doing proper warm up and cool down excercises? U got to stretch before working out and then do cool down. Or u asking for problems. So what besides weight training r u doing in the off season? U may need to modify the amount and types of excercises. Also if u don't have any other health complications: ALEVE will do wonders on the pain and soreness. If u continue to have problems, keeping a journal of what u doing and how it affects your wellbeing could help ur ortho dr figure out another approach. don't be afraid to seek a second opinion. There is a big difference from a regular ortho to an ortho dr who treats primarily sports injuries... so u may want to do some cking in your area to find the best sports ortho dr... in your area or surrounding states!
2006-11-20 12:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by Staci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind X-rays are limited in what they can see (just the bones). A lot of knee pain is more related to the softer tissues. You may need an MRI to get any real answers.
2006-11-20 17:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋