Lower/inner knee pain in both knees- Running

Kflie83
Kflie83 Posts: 6
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm only on my 3rd week of C25k, so I know I am not overusing my knees. Everything I see on the internet that describes runners knee says there is pain in and above the kneecap. Mine is below and more inner and hurts when I push on it while laying down. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

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  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Try using this:
    http://www.emedx.com/dol/index.htm

    If you haven't already, you should go to a running specialty store and get fitted for shoes. Most people need some correction to their gait and having the right shoes can make all the difference. Your shoes can feel amazingly comfortable, and still be the totally wrong shoes for your specific gait.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,084 Member
    Patellar tendinitis. It can occur above and below the knee. Usually from overuse. Rest helps solve the issue.

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  • Kflie83
    Kflie83 Posts: 6
    I really don't want to stop running. Is that the only way to let it heal? Will I do more injury to it if I continue to run?
  • waldo56
    waldo56 Posts: 1,861 Member
    I'm only on my 3rd week of C25k, so I know I am not overusing my knees. Everything I see on the internet that describes runners knee says there is pain in and above the kneecap. Mine is below and more inner and hurts when I push on it while laying down. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

    Google Pes Anserinus, tendonitis or burstitis, is that where it is? It is very similar to runners knee.

    I had it in both, much stronger in the left than right (tendonitis). It was a pre-existing condition in me and probably makes up a significant proportion of "bad knees" in people out there. Early on running greatly made the condition worse, and I had to stop to let it heal a bit. Once the bad part of the pain was done, I had to do a long, long period of rehab to make it go away for good. But I could return to running once the bad part of the pain was gone. To rehab I did some stuff with bands, then worked my way up to BW Squats, then DB squats, finally pistol squats, which are more or less the ultimate Rx for knee tendonitis. Strengthening, stretching, and bringing the leg muscles into balance is the key to getting rid of it permanently.
  • Kflie83
    Kflie83 Posts: 6
    Also, I've been paying attention to how far I go with the increasing increments of running and I am pretty sure that I run slower than I walk. Is this even possible!? I feel like I'm running faster than when I walk (obviously) but each week I am running my same loop, increasing the time I run vs walk and am not going as far as the week before. I go for 30 mins each time.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,084 Member
    I really don't want to stop running. Is that the only way to let it heal? Will I do more injury to it if I continue to run?
    It's usually chronic. You probably won't injure it more, but it's up to you if you can/want to deal with the discomfort and pain. I have it in my left knee and it flares up from time to time.

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  • razors_girl23
    razors_girl23 Posts: 32 Member
    Get correct shoes, see a physio, stretch. Do those and you should be fine.
  • Kflie83
    Kflie83 Posts: 6
    Yes! It's the Pes Anserinus!
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    could it be the shock from a too hard landing?
    I'd go see your Dr for sure.

    also look into minimalist shoes, and or go to a real running store.
  • JoniBologna
    JoniBologna Posts: 653 Member
    If you don't address the issue, it certainly won't get better. I would suggest that you take a little rest. Also, the others' suggestions to have your gait check is a good idea. Sometimes little pains like this can be a result of poor form or too much too soon. Good luck to you and take care.
  • royalty_mind_1me
    royalty_mind_1me Posts: 278 Member
    I recommend swimming, not Doc but issues of my past led me to either less impact on running by elyptical or swim :flowerforyou:

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  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    shoes fix most early runners' knee issues, based on what I've seen amongst my friends. getting the right shoes certainly sorted my knee and shin issues pretty fast.
  • Kflie83
    Kflie83 Posts: 6
    shoes fix most early runners' knee issues, based on what I've seen amongst my friends. getting the right shoes certainly sorted my knee and shin issues pretty fast.

    Yeah, I think I'll have to break down and get some. I wanted to wait until I graduated from the C25k, but it looks like that isn't going to happen. I really thought my Nike's would get me through it! They are newer running shoes and are super comfy, but apparently must not be right for my feet. Boo!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    I did something similar the first time I learned to run - I kept thinking I wasn't a 'real' runner, so didn't need 'real' shoes. I did cause myself some unecessary discomfort learning to run.
  • Kflie83
    Kflie83 Posts: 6
    I did something similar the first time I learned to run - I kept thinking I wasn't a 'real' runner, so didn't need 'real' shoes. I did cause myself some unnecessary discomfort learning to run.

    Haha yes, that is how I feel. I'm not a "real" runner yet. I am still wondering if I just don't know how to run and look like some SNL character slowly galloping down the street or something.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    funny-how-i-think-i-look-like-when-im-running-how-i-actually-pics.jpg


    You are not alone.... :-)
  • cwelch2677
    cwelch2677 Posts: 69 Member
    love the post meerkat70! I feel the exact same way. I hurt my knee a couple of weeks ago and was freaking out because I thought I would never be able to run on it again. I overreacted. I stayed off it for a week and took an anti-inflamatory and it feels fine now. I also started wearing one of those I-T band corrector braces. Seems to be helping.
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