Knee pain after exercise
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I have just turned 22 and I have some issues with my knees, particularly right knee. After doing leg exercises it hurts when bending or under strain. Yesterday I did some cross trainer and leg muscle work and today my knee is hurting a bit. It will calm down in a few days but I will still be able to feel its not quite right.
I used to run quite a lot a couple of years ago but my knee would hurt after running, so I stopped doing running and did cross trainer instead which helped. I am thinking it may have something to do with the soles on my trainers? Should I be seeing a shoe specialist or my GP? Or both?
I used to run quite a lot a couple of years ago but my knee would hurt after running, so I stopped doing running and did cross trainer instead which helped. I am thinking it may have something to do with the soles on my trainers? Should I be seeing a shoe specialist or my GP? Or both?
Nuclearsquash said:
ooh spooky i've got a similar niggle after treadmilling, it feels more like the muscle in my thigh near my knee tho as apposed to my actual knee. I think it's down to the way i adjust my gait when running on a treadmill.
That sounds a bit like IT band issues, for the rest though everyone is just saying my knee is sore, you need to say where it is sore, behind the kneecap, down one side, on the front etc etc....Usually if its after running its down to poor running mechanics so getting a gait analysis done is always helpful.
bales said:
Nuclearsquash said:
ooh spooky i've got a similar niggle after treadmilling, it feels more like the muscle in my thigh near my knee tho as apposed to my actual knee. I think it's down to the way i adjust my gait when running on a treadmill.
That sounds a bit like IT band issues, for the rest though everyone is just saying my knee is sore, you need to say where it is sore, behind the kneecap, down one side, on the front etc etc....Usually if its after running its down to poor running mechanics so getting a gait analysis done is always helpful.
topless_mx5 said:
bales said:
Nuclearsquash said:
ooh spooky i've got a similar niggle after treadmilling, it feels more like the muscle in my thigh near my knee tho as apposed to my actual knee. I think it's down to the way i adjust my gait when running on a treadmill.
That sounds a bit like IT band issues, for the rest though everyone is just saying my knee is sore, you need to say where it is sore, behind the kneecap, down one side, on the front etc etc....Usually if its after running its down to poor running mechanics so getting a gait analysis done is always helpful.
As above should have added IT band issues are on the outside of your knee really and can run right up to your hip especially if leaning a partiular way. I also know quite a few runners who get patella tendonitis when the pain is usually right behind the knee cap and can cause your knee to creak and click more...which never sounds or feels nice.
Physio or doctor is best bet though.
Physio or doctor is best bet though.
There are a whole heap of potential factors, so go get it looked at.
I have had all sorts of knee issues in the past and now pretty much resort to "floaty" non-impact exercises such as x-trainer, rowing and swimming etc. I will start running again once my unstable ankle has recovered a bit.
I am really posting to recommend this balm. Sportsbalm HOT balm. Dont bother with any other product or the warm variant. I've pretty much tried them all. This stuff is brilliant once it gets going! You need to have warmed the muscles thoroughly before it activates itself and have thoroughly rubbed it in. In the summer it can get VERY hot. It is fantastic for dodgy knees. Make sure you wash hands thoroughly after applying as its quite greasy.
Of course its no substitute for an injury that needs proper diagnosis and subsequent treatment but for those with "weak" knees/joints, used properly I find it allows me to exercise for longer and more effectively.
I am really posting to recommend this balm. Sportsbalm HOT balm. Dont bother with any other product or the warm variant. I've pretty much tried them all. This stuff is brilliant once it gets going! You need to have warmed the muscles thoroughly before it activates itself and have thoroughly rubbed it in. In the summer it can get VERY hot. It is fantastic for dodgy knees. Make sure you wash hands thoroughly after applying as its quite greasy.
Of course its no substitute for an injury that needs proper diagnosis and subsequent treatment but for those with "weak" knees/joints, used properly I find it allows me to exercise for longer and more effectively.
You don't mention whether you do a warm up e.g. jog/run/walk 800 metres (0.5 miles) and then stretch each muscle for a maximum of 3 seconds; before you do any exercise; if you don't warm up then you're going to do damage to your muscles and joints as they won't be up to maximum effeceincy.
This is a good website about knees. http://www.bigkneepain.com/
I have had this recently - http://www.bigkneepain.com/knee_injuries.html
It sounds a bit like what you describe. I have been doing more squats under a barbel + plates which has helped greatly. Squatting uses all the upper leg muscels which equalises the knee caps position.
Weird how more excercise can help an injury - normally its rest.
I have had this recently - http://www.bigkneepain.com/knee_injuries.html
It sounds a bit like what you describe. I have been doing more squats under a barbel + plates which has helped greatly. Squatting uses all the upper leg muscels which equalises the knee caps position.
Weird how more excercise can help an injury - normally its rest.
After running long distances I used to get this in my left knee. After one half marathon is was particularly bad and headed straight to the pysio the next. After a little massage they informed me that a couple of ibra brufen would be good and that the cause is due to one leg being slightly stronger than the other. In the gym I focused on doing weights in the left leg, which swung things the other way! The best way would have just to work both legs equally until the left catches up.
Now it's fine, but I still usually take a neurofen after a long run.
Now it's fine, but I still usually take a neurofen after a long run.
Loki660 said:
You don't mention whether you do a warm up e.g. jog/run/walk 800 metres (0.5 miles) and then stretch each muscle for a maximum of 3 seconds; before you do any exercise; if you don't warm up then you're going to do damage to your muscles and joints as they won't be up to maximum effeceincy.
Do you mean a minimum of 3 seconds or a maximum of 3 seconds?I usually just start off slowly to warm up and then step the pace up. I normally to stretches afterwards for a few minutes, although sometimes I do them before I step the pace up.
topless_mx5 said:
Loki660 said:
You don't mention whether you do a warm up e.g. jog/run/walk 800 metres (0.5 miles) and then stretch each muscle for a maximum of 3 seconds; before you do any exercise; if you don't warm up then you're going to do damage to your muscles and joints as they won't be up to maximum effeceincy.
Do you mean a minimum of 3 seconds or a maximum of 3 seconds?I usually just start off slowly to warm up and then step the pace up. I normally to stretches afterwards for a few minutes, although sometimes I do them before I step the pace up.
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