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running with arthritis in the knees

MelStren
MelStren Posts: 457 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Anyone have any suggestions to reduce the pain of arthritis in the knees so I can continue to run? what to do before? After?

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  • Beleg
    Beleg Posts: 227 Member
    I would take alieve before i ran then ice down after i ran. I don't run anymore just walk and ride bike now.
  • glennstoudt
    glennstoudt Posts: 403 Member
    You look too young for arthritis, although I know it can start at any age. I suggest a hard look at an anti-inflammatory diet. Most times it is just that, inflammation. Omega 3's and so on. Google it and start there. It's not about the running, it's about the intake. I know it has worked for me, and I have a lot more reasons for arthritis.
  • myfitnessval
    myfitnessval Posts: 687 Member
    i have a butt load of knee problems since forever so i feel your pain. literally lol. what i found that works for me was a combination of strengthening the muscles and tendons around my knees/legs, upping my omegas, and supplementing with glucosamine & chondroitin which is supposed to promote healthy joints. good luck and take it slow. :)
  • ABQsheila
    ABQsheila Posts: 46 Member
    Running in a pool reduces the stress on your knees.....if that is an option. With a floatation belt you can "run" in the deep water with no impact.
  • CommandaPanda
    CommandaPanda Posts: 451 Member
    i have a butt load of knee problems since forever so i feel your pain. literally lol. what i found that works for me was a combination of strengthening the muscles and tendons around my knees/legs, upping my omegas, and supplementing with glucosamine & chondroitin which is supposed to promote healthy joints. good luck and take it slow. :)
    Agreed, I take Glucosamine as well and it saves me...

    One last time in caps for effect:

    That's: GLUCOSAMINE CHONDROITIN -- any local store that sells vitamins. If you can get to a commissary, they seem to sell it the cheapest. It'll take a couple of weeks but then you'll feel wonderful.
  • MelStren
    MelStren Posts: 457 Member
    You look too young for arthritis, although I know it can start at any age. I suggest a hard look at an anti-inflammatory diet. Most times it is just that, inflammation. Omega 3's and so on. Google it and start there. It's not about the running, it's about the intake. I know it has worked for me, and I have a lot more reasons for arthritis.

    Unfortunately, I suffered knee injuries when I was younger and the pain gets worse as I get older!
  • MelStren
    MelStren Posts: 457 Member
    i have a butt load of knee problems since forever so i feel your pain. literally lol. what i found that works for me was a combination of strengthening the muscles and tendons around my knees/legs, upping my omegas, and supplementing with glucosamine & chondroitin which is supposed to promote healthy joints. good luck and take it slow. :)
    Agreed, I take Glucosamine as well and it saves me...

    One last time in caps for effect:

    That's: GLUCOSAMINE CHONDROITIN -- any local store that sells vitamins. If you can get to a commissary, they seem to sell it the cheapest. It'll take a couple of weeks but then you'll feel wonderful.

    I bought a bottle just today!
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