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Knee inflammation and bursitis

leahraskie
leahraskie Posts: 260 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
It seems like everytime I exercise into a run approx 4.5mph, the bursitis in my knee and inflammation in my leg below the knee flares up. Does anyone have suggestions for a brace or some warm exercises that might lessen this pain? It's what has been stopping me from using the treadmill. Icy hot helps afterwards, but I'd like to try prevention.

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  • sendtoharvey
    sendtoharvey Posts: 135 Member
    biofreeze
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Try
    0. See a doctor to make sure it's just inflammation/irritation
    1. Running slower
    2. walking faster
    3. walking farther before running
    4. IF it's just inflammation, There's some good running sleeves out there. I've had the most success with the thick lycra/neoprene while running followed by ice and heat after running. I hardly use any at all these days. Again. See a doctor first.
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