We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Meniscus/lower leg stiffness

ChelzFit
ChelzFit Posts: 293 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Back in October this year I managed to tweak my knee. My knee buckled a few times, had some stiffness and soreness. I saw an orthopedic doctor and she said it was probably my meniscus. I opted to do PT and wait for an MRI. During that time I quit running and did most of my workouts on the stairmaster and elliptical. It has been great until recently I picked my running up again. I will admit I probably ramped my mileage up a little too quickly and now I am having issues again. I am having no pain, but the inside of my knee all the way down to my heel gets really stiff. I am wondering if the stiffness is caused by my knee? I have started doing PT exercises again, foam rolling, icing, etc. I have a 10k tomorrow and would really love to run/walk it. As soon as I am warmed up the stiffness goes away and my knee feels great the rest of the day until later at night. Don't know if I should risk the running tomorrow :neutral:

Replies

  • Valpinglow
    Valpinglow Posts: 31 Member
    Do you have a relationship with your physical therapist such that you could give him/her a call and get their opinion?
  • ChelzFit
    ChelzFit Posts: 293 Member
    Not really, I live about 40min away and have 2 kids so it is hard to get in. I am thinking I should just schedule an MRI so I at least know what it is for sure.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories