Knees hurt?

Heydew

Hello

So I have lost about 18 lbs so far on my
Journey and suddenly over the last week my knees have been really bothering me. I haven't exercised like crazy and I don't remember injuring them. Just one day I woke up and my left knee was really sore, and now the right one is joining in on the fun. Has anything like this happened to anyone else?

kshama2001

Several medical professionals think it was using the leg extension machine that messed up my knees. I had no pain at the time, and wasn't using that much weight, and had been working with a trainer. If you haven't been using this machine, what have you been doing?

Don't use that leg extension machine in the gym

jrline

Some times but usually only if I haven't stretched as much as I should. I do take Glucosamine Chondroitin and that helps my joints to feel better.

madhatter2013

Do you lift or do cardio?

Heydew

I was doing the 30 day shred but had stopped due to a upper respiratory infection. But they didn't start hurting till a few days later. I have barely exercised since they started to hurt just because of the infection. Maybe the lack of exercising and stretching?

IsaackGMOON

If your knees hurt, I can only really advise going to see a doctor if the pain persists for another week.

Do stretches, foam rolling, hot and cold bathing in the mean time?

madhatter2013

Well, not that this would really help you but when I started my journey, I did only cardio and my knee started to hurt after 3 months. Because of that, I switched to lifting and the pain subsided after 2 weeks. Squats really helped.

Heydew

I have an apt soon with my doctor for a follow up anyway.... Just was curious if it may have happened to anyone else.

dawnmcneil10

Could be too much sodium in your diet, happens pretty quick if you've been eating an excess of processed foods. Some medications will cause fluid retention too and tends to strike the knees or other areas that might be weaker on your body.

I'd say try some gentle exercises and if it's painful to seek medical attention.

kshama2001

Heydew wrote: »

I was doing the 30 day shred but had stopped due to a upper respiratory infection. But they didn't start hurting till a few days later. I have barely exercised since they started to hurt just because of the infection. Maybe the lack of exercising and stretching?

It's not uncommon for the pain to kick in a few days later. Did you do the modifiers for beginner or lower impact?

http://www.amazon.com/review/R3K7LR0E24A2FD/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00127RAJY&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=2625373011&store=movies-tv

The cardio is good as well: a lot of jumping, so watch those knees (she has a modifier for beginner and lower impact)

Hearts_2015

kshama2001 wrote: »

Several medical professionals think it was using the leg extension machine that messed up my knees. I had no pain at the time, and wasn't using that much weight, and had been working with a trainer. If you haven't been using this machine, what have you been doing?

Don't use that leg extension machine in the gym

Thanks for sharing that link... it makes far more sense, really glad you shared the article. I very much remember using that one and it increasing my knee issues.

My old gym had one like the photo you shared.. my current gym has a leg press.

Hearts_2015

Heydew wrote: »

I was doing the 30 day shred but had stopped due to a upper respiratory infection. But they didn't start hurting till a few days later. I have barely exercised since they started to hurt just because of the infection. Maybe the lack of exercising and stretching?

I've heard so much about the 30 day shred being hard on your knees. You can always skip the part that bothers you and add other thing.

Many many threads from the past on the knee issues doing the 30 day shred. You might want to take a look in the search feature and rethink the video usage.

Hope you get to feeling better Ice, ice, ice.... worked out earlier and have some on mine now.

mbaker566

I frequently find my aches and pain come a day or two later.
some aches aren't unusual but pain should be considered a stopping point, rest, talk to a dr

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TiffanyR71

Make sure you have good footwear! My knees and ankles used start bothering me every year as weather warmed up, then I finally put 2 and 2 together- flip flops and other flimsy footwear can do a number on your joints!

Heydew

Thanks everybody! It's not horrible pain as it is more aches. But I have two small children and when I got to pick them up I really feel it. Hopefully it will heal soon. I did do the modified version and I feel I do pretty well listening to my body so I don't think it's an injury. Thanks for all the input though! And I just bought some new shoes yesterday so maybe that will help as well.

Gska17

Yes, I have. I'm training for a 10K and it's pretty discouraging!

ninerbuff

kshama2001 wrote: »

Several medical professionals think it was using the leg extension machine that messed up my knees. I had no pain at the time, and wasn't using that much weight, and had been working with a trainer. If you haven't been using this machine, what have you been doing?

Don't use that leg extension machine in the gym

While the leg extension machine does put force on the knees, your injury from knees may be due to bad training. Think about it, if the leg extension machine is so bad, then why is it a staple in knee rehab?

If your position is wrong, then excessive force is being put on the knee. Your knee should first line up with the pivot point on the machine. If it's further forward of the pivot point, more leverage is needed to extend and even lighter weights end up being heavier than what is stated on the plate.

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ninerbuff

Heydew wrote: »

I was doing the 30 day shred but had stopped due to a upper respiratory infection. But they didn't start hurting till a few days later. I have barely exercised since they started to hurt just because of the infection. Maybe the lack of exercising and stretching?

This might also explain it. Lots of people squat incorrectly even though they think they are doing it right. Half and quarter squats put more tension on the knees than doing a full squat correctly. Not uncommon for me to hear knee complaints from people who do 30 day shred.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Sued0nim

Heydew wrote: »

I was doing the 30 day shred but had stopped due to a upper respiratory infection. But they didn't start hurting till a few days later. I have barely exercised since they started to hurt just because of the infection. Maybe the lack of exercising and stretching?

30 day shred screwed my knees for a month

I didn't wear proper shoes cos it was in my house on the carpet

Big lesson learned...it can be high impact

Sued0nim

Just noticed you're fighting an infection

It is very common for joints to ache whilst the body's defence mechanisms fight off whatever ails you

Just think of how achey you get with the flu

azulvioleta6

Could you need new shoes?

I tend to go WAY too long between buying new shoes, and when I do that, my knees ache. The recommendation is getting new shoes every 350-500 miles.

nomad5326

I will tell you that I've been pain free for the past two months until I got sick last week and now my knees and other joints that have been injured hurt like hell for no reason. I am sure that the lack of motion on my part has allowed some tightening and swelling to occur somehow or maybe it's the bodies way of protecting. On the leg extension machine as well as the leg curl-My PT swears they are evil and cause more injuries, esp to those w/previous conditions because they isolate the joints and don't involve the core. I'm not a PT or a doctor, but I swear everytime I give in and go back to them, I am in pain again...someone shoot me if I fxxked up anything.

Heydew

Maybe it's a combination of the infection and 30 day shred....I just went to a Zumba class (I kept it pretty light) but now I'm home with the heat pack on it. Hopefully it will be back to normal soon!

ermand

Try picking up some glucosamine pills to help out your joints. I'm 6'5 and have terrible cracking knees and it has helped me lots.