I've been jogging lately and now my knees are killing me!! Is there anything I can do to stop the pain?

Question

Is this a temporary thing? Or permanent? Anything I can do to stop this pain permanantly whenever I start jogging again? Does this mean I have bad knees and there is no stopping this pain whenever I work my legs?

Answer 1

I'd definately take some time away from jogging. NSAIDS or aleve can certainly help.

I am not sure what your training program looked like, but you probably were trying to do too much running too soon. Running can be tough,especially for newbies.

Some things to consider:

1) If you are heavy set, you may have to drop some of the weight before starting running. All the extra pounds upstairs can wreak havoc on your knees.

2) Be sure you aren't running everyday. This allows ample recovery time.

3) Try to run on soft surfaces. Treadmills, grass, etc... Avoid banked surfaces.

4) Be sure you are using running shoes. Cross trainers or the $20 ones you got from the discount shoemart are not running shoes.

5) Consider wearing a neoprene knee wrap. I wear them for protection and I've had a lot of success with them.

6) Don't overstide. Try to keep your stride short..

It definitely could be that you have bad knees. But usually new runners have this problem and usually it's a matter of trying to do too much too soon. Try to do some cross training and keep the running (once you've recovered) to about 2 - 3 times a week until your body adjusts to the rigors.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I have the exact same problem and it cleared up after 20 years when I started stretching. Two common causes for this type of knee pain are over-tightness in muscles and tendons, causing the knee cap to track improperly, or having an imbalance in the strength of the quadriceps and hamstrings. Stretching and exercise can clear this up - but it takes a consistent stretching, exercise, or both.

Answer 3

Only an orthopedist (hopefully specialized in knees) could tell you if it is just muscle due to taking up jogging, or bone/nerve due to the current structure of the knees. Do you stretch before and after?

My guess would be you would have to find another exercise program. Walking is good, and if your knees don't hurt doing that fast (get your heartrate up) then that is a good exercise.

Answer 4

Did you make sure you are using the right shoes when jogging. Maybe jog with a knee brace as well and when you get back take painkillers and put icyhot on your knee.

Answer 5

Stop jogging! Jogging isn't all it's cracked up to be. Research has discovered it's extremely hard on your heart and knees. Buy one of those machines that has the 'elliptical' effect when running. It will be easier on all of your body and take glucosamine to help the joints.

Answer 6

its probably because either - you just started and are getting sore.. it might go away over time
or you aren't wearing the right shoes that have the correct support
or jogging isn't for you. Try an elliptical trainer, its easier on the joints.

Answer 7

i dont think its permanet but you should probably take it easy for a while. Soak in a bath with herbal essences body soothing soap. it feels reli good, smells good, and really helps with aches and pains. Its like a aches and pains bath salt. You can find it at any bath & body works store.

Answer 8

You just need to exercise more. If you haven't done it in a while then your body and muscles need time to adjust to the change.

Answer 9

this sounds crazy i know, but walk around.. walking around will sosen your cramped legs.

start with baby steps and then try bigger steps, eventually the pain will go away

Answer 10

do something that is lower impact like cycling or stair-climbing