Need advice. Knees?

drh18

So here lately I've been having pain in my knees when I work out. It's bearable but it's still there and I'm a little concerned.
I bought a knee brace and am going to be using that and see how it goes. I have a scrap it because when I was younger I crashed my bike n was cut open to my knee cap.
It's never caused me any trouble it it's starting to now. Is it because I'm at the highest weight over ever been?
What are some exercises to help with making it stronger? Maybe that's the problem?
I push myself to the max while working out and set resistance moderate to some what high.

Anyone have any ideas???

DavPul

Maybe get it checked out by a professional before beginning a rigorous exercise program

whmscll

The more weight you carry, the greater strain you put on your joints. I would focus on weight loss first before exercise. I would immediately stop doing any exercise that gives you pain. The pain means something is wrong. Using a knee brace is not the answer. You need to do a different form of exercise (like swimming) that does not strain your knees.

CancerSurvivor2014

I had problems as well do to a weak IT band BUT I found some stretches to do once a week. I would suggest doing at end of a workout or after a 5-10 min warm up.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDhKVtkfnsg

pomegranatecloud

An orthopedist would be able to answer all of your questions and also advise you on whether a knee brace is appropriate.

ninerbuff

If you're new to working out or restarting after a long layoff, it's not uncommon for sore knees. However it could also be that your form is incorrect on exercising and that's the first thing I would have checked. Spend the money on a trainer for a session to get feedback on your form for exercises you want to do.

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theWODdoll

Make sure your form is 100% before adding weight. If you need to see a trainer first to make sure I'd suggest that. You can squat to parallel just make sure your knees stay behind your toes and squat to a box. Avoid jumping and running, I'd row or bike for cardio. If it bothers you a little you don't want to keep pushing it because it could get worse. I'm a trainer and have lots of people with various injuries or limitations and we always scale accordingly. But if it doesn't go away check with ur Doctor hope that helps!

theWODdoll

And make sure your knees follow your toes (go outward) not inward when you squat

Therealobi1

I had knee and ankle issues. It was excess weight, out of shape, not giving myself time to recover and not wearing shoes when working out. Be careful with too much jumping that's what made me ache, and give yourself breaks to recover. You will get stronger. Check in with your doctor also. Good luck

pebble4321

I'd suggest you get to a professional (I'd go to a physiotherapist) to get some information about where and what the issue is first.
Once you know what exactly is causing the problem, you can work on the appropriate exercises to repair and/or strengthen. If you don't know the issue, you risk causing more damage by just doing random knee stuff from the internet.
Note that it may not all be knee-related. I've had problems with knees/hips/ankles in the past and a lack of core strength was a contributing factor. But, an appropriately trained health professional will be able to assess your particular situation and give good advice on how to go forward.

Packerjohn

pebble4321 wrote: »

I'd suggest you get to a professional (I'd go to a physiotherapist) to get some information about where and what the issue is first.
Once you know what exactly is causing the problem, you can work on the appropriate exercises to repair and/or strengthen. If you don't know the issue, you risk causing more damage by just doing random knee stuff from the internet.
Note that it may not all be knee-related. I've had problems with knees/hips/ankles in the past and a lack of core strength was a contributing factor. But, an appropriately trained health professional will be able to assess your particular situation and give good advice on how to go forward.

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Go to a medical professional and find the root cause of a problem before putting on a random brace that could mask a problem and make it worse. They can tell you if a brace/support would be appropriate.

Good luck.

ilex70

theWODdoll wrote: »

Make sure your form is 100% before adding weight. If you need to see a trainer first to make sure I'd suggest that. You can squat to parallel just make sure your knees stay behind your toes and squat to a box. Avoid jumping and running, I'd row or bike for cardio. If it bothers you a little you don't want to keep pushing it because it could get worse. I'm a trainer and have lots of people with various injuries or limitations and we always scale accordingly. But if it doesn't go away check with ur Doctor hope that helps!

FWIW I would do this while losing some pounds, then if there is still a problem see a doctor. But I avoid seeing a doctor if possible because $$$. For me getting under 200 greatly reduces my knee pain from regular activities. Other than that agree on the rowing/bike for cardio and being really careful about form. I know I have an old torn meniscus injury and osteoarthritis. When I did see a doctor I was told to keep moving and strengthen the supporting muscles, but your issue may be different.

yayamom3

I was having constant knee pain and finally figured out that I was overtraining. I didn't exercise at all for one week. Then I started exercising again with more rest days (I was exercising 6 days/week). This really helped me.

NorthCascades

drh18 wrote: »

What are some exercises to help with making it stronger?

Riding a bike (at a high cadence and low torque; use your gears and avoid steep hills) strengthens the knees. It's also low impact and high fun.

drh18

Thank you everyone!
I have been losing weight. I go hard at the gym when I work out so I'm thinking that's part of the problem too. I'm down about 15 pounds so far and just threw myself into working out aggressively. I have a dr appointment to check up with everything on the 15th so hopefully she'll advise me to something.