Major foot and knee pain when working out

mrslehan2013

I love working out. Unfortunatley I get terrible foot and knee pain when working out. Especially walking and running. My feet bug me the most. I have to stop because they hurt so bad. I have nice shoes and can't afford to go out and buy newer nicer ones. I also can't afford to go to the doctor right now. I'm not losing and want to add a workout daily but can't because of the pain. It is like a bad cramping pain in my arch. When it starts up I can't put any weight on it. Anyone have any advice other than to see a doctor or buy better shoes?

Sycoholic

Unfortunately a doctor or shoes might be the answer. Go to runnersworld.com and use the guide they have for checking your gait at home. While your shoes might be nice they may not be the right ones for you. You can also go to a runner's store. Have them check your gait. It's free. You may need a stability shoe. They may have some insoles you could try, but your better off with a shoe designed for your gait. It would make sense as well since not having the proper shoe will also cause you knee pain. Runner's store is probably the best bet as you can physically show them where it hurts too and see what they have to say. I've run in shoes that weren't right for me before and not only did it hurt my arch but it gave me knee pain. If you find that it is your shoes then you at least know what you have to do. They can give you prices so you know what you're shooting for.

fittocycle

I agree with Sycoholic. There's a big difference in the shoes you buy at a sporting goods store or department store and those you find at a running store. Like he said, have someone at a runner's store watch you walk. They can determine the best type of shoe for you.

How long are you into a walk or run before you develop food cramps? If ti's quite a while into it, I wonder if you are lacking potassium in your diet. Or maybe more water? Just an idea!

alethea88

I'm having the same problem with here. My knees prevent me to workout consistently. Once I have knee pain, it will take weeks (or months) to completely heal. I try taking supplements and it help a little but I realise what I needed the most is rest completely from exercise for a few days and take medicine if needed. Once the pain reduce by half I will continue my low impact workout such as walking slowly for an hour. you can do low impact workout if your knee does not interfere with your daily routine. don't push your knee too hard and be patient. I know it is hard to miss a few days workout but it is better to let your knee heal a bit before you workout again because if you push yourself too hard, you will hurt yourself more.