do i need to oil them?

chunkabutt25

So doing certain exercises, especially yoga makes me knees creak, is it okay to do these exercises or do you think I should be doing something else until they are stronger?

chunkabutt25

So doing certain exercises, especially yoga makes me knees creak, is it okay to do these exercises or do you think I should be doing something else until they are stronger?

Dave198lbs

do they hurt or just creak?

knees are a bummer to get hurt....creaking isnt bad but pain means slow it down

chunkabutt25

hmm i can definately feel the tension, i wouldnt say it so much hurts, but it isnt pleasant

Dave198lbs

tension is ok,,,,but especially with knees,,,,,listen to your body closely...I have a bad knee from a sking fall and I never want to have that again,,,,,,yoga shouldnt be too hard on the knee but dont over do it ....build up to any knee involved pose slowly

mandyc1108

Do you stretch out first? I have a really bad knee and if I don't stretch I usually end up in pain at the end.

chunkabutt25

well i hurt it years ago bowling, i know, not ur typical sports related knee accident. I've always been overweight and i had to wear heels to my old job everyday and ever since i notice sometimes they do that, i just dont wanna fall over on my @$$ one day lol

strawberry25shortcake

Ugh...I had a motorcycle accident almost two years ago and have had a ganglion cyst in my left knee ever since and I can feel it almost always during exercising. Yoga creates tension especially, so I take it easy and listen to my body. Just don't over stress it...take it easy and with time your knees will get stronger. Yoga should actually help with that. Good Luck!:flowerforyou:

Rachael

Your yoga instructor should be able to recommend modifications for poses that you have trouble with. Personally, I think yoga should be a challenge and you should feel tension but I don't think it should ever hurt. Good luck.

MisoSoup79

you might want to try some glucosamine & chondroitin supplements, if you're feeling sort of stiff. I was on them for a while and they helped a lot... they aren't' cheap, though.

Dave198lbs

you might want to try some glucosamine & chondroitin supplements, if you're feeling sort of stiff. I was on them for a while and they helped a lot... they aren't' cheap, though.

a friend of mine who is about 40-50 pounds overweight took these and said they are helping him...said he got them at costco...might be worth a try

chunkabutt25

you might want to try some glucosamine & chondroitin supplements, if you're feeling sort of stiff. I was on them for a while and they helped a lot... they aren't' cheap, though.

a friend of mine who is about 40-50 pounds overweight took these and said they are helping him...said he got them at costco...might be worth a try

i might have to try that, i always feel like i have stiff joints which can make some exercises painful, anythings worth a shot!

MisoSoup79

you might want to try some glucosamine & chondroitin supplements, if you're feeling sort of stiff. I was on them for a while and they helped a lot... they aren't' cheap, though.

a friend of mine who is about 40-50 pounds overweight took these and said they are helping him...said he got them at costco...might be worth a try

i might have to try that, i always feel like i have stiff joints which can make some exercises painful, anythings worth a shot!

True, why not try it? If it works, great. Keep in mind, it might take a few days to a couple weeks to feel results, depending on your body. It only took me 3 days to notice a difference, but things got better after being on the supps for about a week-10 days. I ran out about a month ago, though... and haven't bought more... but I need to.

phetzgetfit

you mentioned some connection between wearing old heels and your knees bothering you. I'd pay attention to that and avoid those heels and see what happens