ever since trying out the back exercise "the superman", i've been dealing with a lot of leg muscle and joint pain. the pain started the day after trying out the exercise, and most of the leg pains have gone away over the course of a month with the exception of knee problems. the knee problems have actually worstened. symptoms are occasional redness over knee, rarely stiffness, pain "behind" kneecap and around the knee area, mostly tendons. if i put my hands on them, i can also hear them make a creaking noise, though ive probably had this before without noticing it. ive been going to a chiropractor and have seen some improvement. pain becomes more constant and stronger a few hours after exercise.
is this just a case of overworked knee, or did i do something serious to it? i about a month before experiencing leg pain i had started doing sprint exercises.
sorry if its written poorly, im in a rush and can add info in necessary.
2007-04-17 12:10:06 · 5 answers · asked by a deadly rope 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
P.S. im 16!
2007-04-17 12:31:27 · update #1
your back can effect you knees too. i'm going through this now, and i've already had knee problems before though.
you should see a doctor to make sure you're not doing damage, damage to your body that you could suffer for more in a few more years!!! BELIEVE ME!!!
also, are you stretching and warming up before and after your exercise routines? i hope you're not still doing the "superman" one...also, riding a bike (stationary is good too) is one of the best ways to help the 'creaking' noise in your knees. this creaking is usually from roughness under the kneecap, but can come from the joint too.
go to a orthopedic doctor and get an exam to make sure!!!!!
2007-04-18 07:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you had a back injury that went untreated then YES it CAN cause knee pain.
any injury that goes untreated can cause another problem (experience- ankle sprain cause knee, hip and back pain.)
it sounds like you have pulled and strained your knee.
if it is swollen elevate it above your heart.
alternate heat and ice in 30min intervals to releave pain.
stop exercising for 2 weeks minimum. to let it heal.
go to a doctor.
take it easy when you start back . and always stretch before and after exercise. maybe ask your doctor about physical therapy it helped me a lot.
feel better
2007-04-17 13:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back problems don't cause knee pain as such- but the things that cause the knee pain might also cause back problems.
It sounds to me like the exercise is damaging your knee, and maybe your back. You should see a doctor who knows sports-related injuries about this.
Good luck!
2007-04-17 12:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a doctor
2016-04-01 06:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have chondromalacia patella. its not caused by the back. your just getting old
2007-04-17 12:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by Tee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋