Pain in knees
jendiaz9732
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Any tips or ideas how I can alleviate pain in my knees? It hurts at times when I go up the stairs, that sort of thing and does not happen all the time. I jog/strength train 4X a week. Am I doing too much or?
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did you just start working out? it takes time to toughen up your joints. If not, maybe see a knee dr. Ice will help in the temporary .0
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A lot of knee pain comes from either form or footwear. Make sure your form while lifting is good, and your shoes are in good condition for all that running.0
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I agree with nossmf. it is your form or footwear. taking a joint supplement might help. make sure you are eating enough of the right foods like vegetables and fruits and drinking enough water.0
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Where does it hurt? Behind the kneecap? Above the kneecap and sort of towards the outside of your thigh? Try Googling "runner's knee." Does that match the pain?
"Overuse" knee problems are usually more to do with hip inflexibility and hip/glute weakness. But it's hard to say that's what you have with just "my knee hurts."0 -
When I first started "getting in shape" I did a lot of walking, treadmill, elliptical.. and finally running. First my knees killed me then my hip, then knees, with hip (Add in an elbow and shoulder too).. but after about 6 months, everything got stronger and I have had no issues (pain) since. I suspect it was just my bodies reaction to: WTF are you doing to me??!!!, It all = getting stronger, conditioning the muscles and ligaments.0
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BramageOMG wrote: »When I first started "getting in shape" I did a lot of walking, treadmill, elliptical.. and finally running. First my knees killed me then my hip, then knees, with hip (Add in an elbow and shoulder too).. but after about 6 months, everything got stronger and I have had no issues (pain) since. I suspect it was just my bodies reaction to: WTF are you doing to me??!!!, It all = getting stronger, conditioning the muscles and ligaments.
yup, I have thus far found this to be true
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A lot of knee pain comes from either form or footwear. Make sure your form while lifting is good, and your shoes are in good condition for all that running.
Okay thanks a bunch. I will pay more attention to my form! And also on the foot wear, how long should I keep a pair before I purchase a new pair? I've been having mines for about year and a half; I mean they still look good to me
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cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »Where does it hurt? Behind the kneecap? Above the kneecap and sort of towards the outside of your thigh? Try Googling "runner's knee." Does that match the pain?
"Overuse" knee problems are usually more to do with hip inflexibility and hip/glute weakness. But it's hard to say that's what you have with just "my knee hurts."
It hurts above the knee cap. Only in that area though. Thank you
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BramageOMG wrote: »When I first started "getting in shape" I did a lot of walking, treadmill, elliptical.. and finally running. First my knees killed me then my hip, then knees, with hip (Add in an elbow and shoulder too).. but after about 6 months, everything got stronger and I have had no issues (pain) since. I suspect it was just my bodies reaction to: WTF are you doing to me??!!!, It all = getting stronger, conditioning the muscles and ligaments.
Thank you.
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jendiaz9732 wrote: »Any tips or ideas how I can alleviate pain in my knees? It hurts at times when I go up the stairs, that sort of thing and does not happen all the time. I jog/strength train 4X a week. Am I doing too much or?
rest em up a couple weeks and see what happens.
pain going up and down stairs can be a few things, often though, your patella might not be tracking right.
Rest them, like not work out?0 -
I just started walking long distances last month and noticed horrible pain in my knees and then hips. I went and had my stride and feet looked at by a great running store here in my local town. I ended up buying the shoes they recommended and it has made a world of distance. If I had done that in the beginning I would be walking double what I am now. The pain instantly stopped with the new shoes. They are much more expensive but so worth it. He told me to replace them every 6 months. I also started out with running shoes which were the furthest thing I needed since I was walking long distances not running. I need more support and padding rather than lightness and flexibility.
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Hi...i just had this problem i thought was due to too much hot yoga
I had mri scan and its arthritis
Just take care when doing high impact exercise
I have changed to aqua aerobics and my knee pain has eased soooo much0 -
I just started walking long distances last month and noticed horrible pain in my knees and then hips. I went and had my stride and feet looked at by a great running store here in my local town. I ended up buying the shoes they recommended and it has made a world of distance. If I had done that in the beginning I would be walking double what I am now. The pain instantly stopped with the new shoes. They are much more expensive but so worth it. He told me to replace them every 6 months. I also started out with running shoes which were the furthest thing I needed since I was walking long distances not running. I need more support and padding rather than lightness and flexibility.
Thanks so much for that! Wow every six months! I've been doing it all wrong! I will definitely invest in some appropriate running shoes! I will keep you guys posted. I hate it because sometimes I won't jog due to it.
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jendiaz9732 wrote: »cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »Where does it hurt? Behind the kneecap? Above the kneecap and sort of towards the outside of your thigh? Try Googling "runner's knee." Does that match the pain?
"Overuse" knee problems are usually more to do with hip inflexibility and hip/glute weakness. But it's hard to say that's what you have with just "my knee hurts."
It hurts above the knee cap. Only in that area though. Thank you
Above the kneecap might be illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS). That's a hip-related thing. Maybe Google some stretches for your IT band. (Do you have a foam roller?) But the advice to replace your shoes every 6 months/400-500 miles is a good general guideline for most people, too!0 -
Sounds like patellar tendinitis and the most common reason is excessive use. So if you're exercising more than an hour a day, try cutting back a bit first to see if that helps.
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jendiaz9732 wrote: »jendiaz9732 wrote: »Any tips or ideas how I can alleviate pain in my knees? It hurts at times when I go up the stairs, that sort of thing and does not happen all the time. I jog/strength train 4X a week. Am I doing too much or?
rest em up a couple weeks and see what happens.
pain going up and down stairs can be a few things, often though, your patella might not be tracking right.
Rest them, like not work out?
like for serious.
patellar tendinitis is a risk.
Seeing a doctor is always a great move. Since they can like, totally check you out.
Lol. K I'm going to see my doc. Thanks!0 -
ThaSounds like patellar tendinitis and the most common reason is excessive use. So if you're exercising more than an hour a day, try cutting back a bit first to see if that helps.
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Thank you I will cut back on my jogging 0 -
I was just about to post about knee pain, so this thread is perfect timing. I hope it's ok that I post a question of my own?
My knee pain feels like I have a stone tucked under my right knee cap, at the bottom. It is mostly noticeable with stairs, and just started today. I just got an elliptical last night, and have used it for a total of 10-15 minutes (my 3 and 5 year olds keep trying to climb on, so I haven't had a full session on it yet). May or may not be elliptical related, I'm not sure. I don't "work out" in a gym, but I'm active enough, with the last few weeks spent hauling sand and topsoil around my property. I'd book an appointment, but my doctor is booking in August now. Any suggestions for things I could google?0 -
Of course you can! Hope you get to feeling better 0
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Getting back to the comment about form when exercising, when I added squats to my leg routine I developed some terribly painful knees, right behind the knee cap (top of knee cap, sorry KrunchyMama). On a whim, I tried squatting without shoes, and the pain disappeared like magic. As in, painful one set, remove shoes for next set, pain is gone. Poof. These days I keep my shoes on, but by shifting foot position to a wider stance the pain has remained away.0
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Never do leg extensions. Ice daily. Use a foam roller and stretch after your workout.0
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I have that and was diagnose with early onset arthritis!
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Actually leg extensions are used exclusively in many knee rehab programs. Most knee issues happen for a couple of main reasons: incorrect form, incorrect footwear, overuse.Never do leg extensions. Ice daily. Use a foam roller and stretch after your workout.
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Also try adding some sort of joint supplement to your diary. I take Omega 3-6-9 as well as Glucosamine, still get the odd niggle in my knees after a heavy squat session but only lasts for a day then disappears. Protect those joints! 0
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Actually leg extensions are used exclusively in many knee rehab programs. Most knee issues happen for a couple of main reasons: incorrect form, incorrect footwear, overuse.Never do leg extensions. Ice daily. Use a foam roller and stretch after your workout.
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Everything I've read is anti leg-extension, eg
http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/avoid_lifting_injuries/The_Seated_Leg_Extension.php
http://www.t-nation.com/article/performance_training/the_truth_about_leg_extensions&cr=
It's also just a weird, seemingly unnatural movement to load, don't you think? Like when do we do that?Sounds like patellar tendinitis and the most common reason is excessive use. So if you're exercising more than an hour a day, try cutting back a bit first to see if that helps.
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Yeah it does sound like patellar tendinopathy. I had pain there a bit ago, came away with that diagnosis.0 -
jendiaz9732 wrote: »Any tips or ideas how I can alleviate pain in my knees? It hurts at times when I go up the stairs, that sort of thing and does not happen all the time. I jog/strength train 4X a week. Am I doing too much or?
Do you stretch after working out? If not start doing that! Also when do you strength train are you doing legs on the same day as running. Do legs only once a week and don't do it the same day as running. And don't forget to rest. Run every other day. Foam rolling helps prevent knee pain. For now so you don't mess your knees up more I would stop for a week on running and just do yoga and focus just on arms and abs. Maybe you were overdoing it and just need a good break. Ice your knee too. If it hurts for 3 weeks or more I'd see a physical therapist.0 -
Ice them to reduce joint swelling.0
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jendiaz9732 wrote: »A lot of knee pain comes from either form or footwear. Make sure your form while lifting is good, and your shoes are in good condition for all that running.
Okay thanks a bunch. I will pay more attention to my form! And also on the foot wear, how long should I keep a pair before I purchase a new pair? I've been having mines for about year and a half; I mean they still look good to me
Rule of thumb is 600 miles for shoes. I generally buy a new pair once a year, which is about 1000 miles or so. ymmv.0 -
Francine_rivas wrote: »jendiaz9732 wrote: »Any tips or ideas how I can alleviate pain in my knees? It hurts at times when I go up the stairs, that sort of thing and does not happen all the time. I jog/strength train 4X a week. Am I doing too much or?
Do you stretch after working out? If not start doing that! Also when do you strength train are you doing legs on the same day as running. Do legs only once a week and don't do it the same day as running. And don't forget to rest. Run every other day. Foam rolling helps prevent knee pain. For now so you don't mess your knees up more I would stop for a week on running and just do yoga and focus just on arms and abs. Maybe you were overdoing it and just need a good break. Ice your knee too. If it hurts for 3 weeks or more I'd see a physical therapist.
I don't stretch after workout but I am definitely going to start. As well as cut back on lower body, and try the foam rolling, have never done that. I was squatting at grocery store last night and felt the pain pretty intense
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