I took up running a few weeks ago but had to stop because my knee swelled really bad. I had an injured ACL years ago and I'm having the same pain so I'm sure it's my ACL again.
When I exercise (right now I'm just doing low impact) my knee feels excellent...but afterwards it hurts again. Since it doesn't hurt when I'm actually working out, can I continue or should I stop completely until it's healed.
2007-02-11 02:31:35 · 2 answers · asked by Angela G 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You can still do other exercises like upper body weight training but just stay off your feet and don't walk let alone run unless you absolutely have to.
2007-02-11 05:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by dvd_clapp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to rehab your knee first - you can still do upper body exercises. straight leg raises, etc. It is going to be better to have a physical therapist helping you. At least that's what I had to do.
don't keep exercising on it, you may hurt it worse.
I'd go to a doctor and have it checked out.
2007-02-11 10:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by art_flood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋