new running shoes resulted in knee pain! normal??

Question

hi
my knees were a little achey, so i recently was fit for new running shoes (i apparantly overpronate) that supposedly would correct for overpronation. well, with the new shoes, my knees REALLY hurt -WAY more than they did when running in my old shoes -in fact, both knees hurt- while running and even after running. is this normal? is there a 'break-in' period when you switch to a stable shoe? how long is it? i thought the new more stable shoes woud reduce knee pain, but it has been just the opposite. should i just run through the pain, assuming it will get better eventually? wear knee braces? switch shoes (i would hate to do this -they cost a fortune and were fit by in a running store by someone who watched me run to judge my gait, so i assume they are right)? thanks for any and all help/advice! this has been really frustrating . . .

Answer 1

try seeing a podiatrist and possibly get fitted for orthotics. I used to have injury problems all the time due to overpronation and nothing ever fixed it until i got orthotics.

Answer 2

i had this too for a while. running is really tough on joints the jarring pound of your footsteps can really mess you up if you run a lot. try getting a good pair of running shoes while good shock absorption, or some orthopaedics help too (those gel things you put in your shoes), also, if you're running on pavement or other hard surfaces thats really bad. try running in dirt or sand. its easier on your joints and its a better workout because the ground absorbs more of your step and your feet wont bounce as easily into the next one. running on uneven surfaces also strengthens ankles so they become less likely to get sprained, and it can help you avoid shin splints. if your running on a road just try to run on the part where it meets the grass or dirt on the side rather than on the asphalt, this way you dont have to change your normal circuit. your body may need time to let your joints recover, and even if you follow this advice things could get worse if you dont let them get better first. so switch to biking or swimming for a cardio workout for now, those will allow you to recover and come back better than ever! wow this is long sry. good luck!

Answer 3

i have had this many times before, there are many reasons that could be causing this, such as:

WHICH OF THESE APPLY TO YOU?
-is the shoe heavyer than your normal running shoe?
as this could be causing your leg to fall out of flex faster and jar your knee.

-is the shoes sole thinner than your normal/last shoes?
as this could be causing you to land with straighter legs than needed, slightly crushing your leg.

-is the insloe a different shape to your normal/last shoe's?
as this could change weight distrubution and effect your knee.

RESOLUTION:
first resolution: try and take longer more controlled strides and keep using so your body can ajust.

second resolution: get insoles, or again take controlled strides until your body has adjusted

resolution three: Get insoles, try unfitted first as they are cheaper.

if none of this works take them bcka!!

Answer 4

I would have the store analyze your stride to see if there is anything they could tweak to stop the knee pain. If it's persistent, then maybe fit you for a different pair of shoes.

Answer 5

I think the lady at the store was accusing you of being flat-footed. The shoes you are wearing offer you extra stability to prevent your foot from overpronating (rolling in). If you're not comfortable in them, you obviously aren't as flat footed as she made you out to be.

Answer 6

your breaking in your new running shoes you have to keep on running so the shoes break in completely and feel normal

Answer 7

certainly knee joints take lot of strain

Answer 8

Abnormal, and maybe shoe size is abnormal too!

Answer 9

its ok cz ur just gettin used to it