new runner has a question

clmorris80
clmorris80 Posts: 10
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I recently started walking/jogging for a few weeks about 4 times a week. Now on my left knee on the inner corner has started hurting even when I walk. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong or has anyone know what could be causing the pain? It really bothers me because I love running and the fact I can't right now bums me out. Anyone know how I can help it heal?

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  • clmorris80
    clmorris80 Posts: 10
    I recently started walking/jogging for a few weeks about 4 times a week. Now on my left knee on the inner corner has started hurting even when I walk. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong or has anyone know what could be causing the pain? It really bothers me because I love running and the fact I can't right now bums me out. Anyone know how I can help it heal?
  • shkaki
    shkaki Posts: 234 Member
    def. make sure you're wearing proper shoes that fit how your feet are shaped, like arch support. This can have an effect, and def. look at the sole of the shoe, if its not good the surface that your running on could be hard on your knees from the impact of your foot. Also make sure to stretch after running to keep everything limber. if you have a muscle that gets tight it can pull everything toward it causing other places to ache or get injured!
    good luck!!!
  • sanderson1
    sanderson1 Posts: 7
    my doc said the best thing for injuries ...is to alternate between ice & heat..........ice for 15 min or so & then heat for 15 or so ......... it probably wouldn't hurt to use a knee brace as well, even when you are not running or walking.....also, advil is a really good anti inflammatory...........good luck!
  • spazz_21
    spazz_21 Posts: 1
    I've had this problem before. It could be how you are stepping. Try to focus on stepping flat on your feet, you could be twisting your foot a little which would cause the knee pain
  • Alisha28
    Alisha28 Posts: 406 Member
    You Could be not stretching enough. Make sure you really stretch your before you run I get pain in my knees when I do not stretch well. It could be bad shoes too. I have this ointment called physical therapy I put it on when I have knee pain it totally helps smells gross but helps Good luck


    Alisha
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