Help for hurt knee during exercise/Insanity related

billyjoebob

Yesterday I hurt my left knee doing Insanity. Today I did Insanity again, but had to take it much easier because I didn't want to injure my knee further. It only hurts when I twist it wrong, and it's just small discomfort, but I can tell it's not just sore muscles. I'm in the middle of my 3rd week in Month 2 of Insanity and I don't want to stop now. What can I do to help? Ice, knee brace? If so, how often/what kind? Anything else?

fittocycle

You should probably take a break from your workouts and ice it. I know, it's not fun but it might help it heal faster. I did something similar during a workout a few weeks ago. I didn't take it easy right away and ended up having surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The surgery wasn't bad at all but I can't workout (other than stationary bike) for a few more weeks. It's best to rest it for a few days rather than miss a few weeks! Good luck to you!:flowerforyou:

billyjoebob

It doesn't seem that serious, but I've never had a knee injury before so I have nothing to compare it to. I'd really rather keep going, I haven't missed a single day so far. I don't want to make things worse though...

hooperkay

well ibuprofen should help with any inflammation. take it around the clock according to bottle. if it hurts you can ice/ heat it which ever feels better like 20 minutes at a time. May need brace for a little while. Like ace bandage. Avoid any movements that hurt. If pain lasts more than a week may need to see doctor.