Advice for knee pain after running coupled with heavy lifting

libbylynnburke
libbylynnburke Posts: 4 Member
edited November 14 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone!

I usually run 20-30 miles/week. In January, I started adding in heavy compound lifting and have now started to get unilateral knee pain after running. It feels like my knee is being tightly squeezed. A google search gives me nothing. I usually ice it and it goes away on its own in a day or so - I'm just worried about doing some kind of lasting damage (marathon season is approaching!).

I had an experienced lifter review my form and didn't find any problems. I also don't have any knee pain from lifting, only from running. I also tried new running shoes but couldn't stand the change. Any advice other than see a medical professional? Thanks!

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  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I'd meet up with a physical therapist and have your muscle balances reviewed. you might be having a lot of imbalances in you legs around your knees. Or you might not and it's something else.

    Also, great idea to have your doctor look at them, and do a little imaging just to be sure.

    At the end of the day, you might need braces or sleeves. Not the end of the world. I have to use braces sometimes myself.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    I'd try to get assessed by a sports clinic / sports therapist. If you can't do that, hire a good personal trainer for a session. They're better at spotting form deviations than other lifters. Have them check your running form too. Good trainer qualifications include NASM certification, or a degree in kinesiology.
    Next best thing is to take videos of you running on a treadmill, viewed from behind & the side, at knee level, and post them here. Same with squats, lunges, and other leg work you do.

    One sign of old shoes is joint pain. Did you try a fresh pair of your old brand of running shoes?
  • libbylynnburke
    libbylynnburke Posts: 4 Member
    I tried an updated version of my old shoes, but they felt different. Maybe I'll try to find a new pair of the exact same ones.

    I figured seeing a professional would be the next step and was just trying to get out of it. So thanks for the advice, both of you! I guess in the end it's best take care of it before it gets worse...ugh.

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