Pain in the knees

JBHawaii
JBHawaii Posts: 94
in Fitness and Exercise
After a really long run yesterday my knees are totally thrashed... What do you do to get over this?

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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    Ice! Also walking (if that isn't painful). Don't let them get stiff! Still gotta keep them moving even though it hurts. I also usually take 1-2 days off and bike instead of run after I do a really long run.
  • jmcdaniel0
    jmcdaniel0 Posts: 130 Member
    I have horrible knee problems after the Army. I can tell you a few good tricks to help you out.

    1. Take Motrin or ibuprofen in instead of Tylenol, Honestly I prefer Naproxen Sodium( it is a pain reliever and anti Inflammatory.)

    2. Do not just use heat or Ice alone... Put Ice on for 10-15 Min. Then go to Heat for 10-15 min.

    3. If nothing else, stretch them, if you can short slow walks around the house will help... If you let them get still after a hard work out, they will get stiff, and that hurts worse.

    4. A good hot bath, with Epsom Salts helps some.

    5. When ever possible, Elevate the affected knee. The higher it is the less inflammation will occur.

    hope this helps!
  • JBHawaii
    JBHawaii Posts: 94
    Excellent suggestions, thanks so much! They both hurt pretty bad but I can hobble around a little... I'll try some cold/hot therapy later on if the pain doesn't start to subside
  • jmcdaniel0
    jmcdaniel0 Posts: 130 Member
    Excellent suggestions, thanks so much! They both hurt pretty bad but I can hobble around a little... I'll try some cold/hot therapy later on if the pain doesn't start to subside

    If nothing else lay on your back on the couch/floor and bend you knees, by slowly pulling your foot back to your butt. The idea is just to keep the stiffness from setting in.

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