Pain In Knees
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Auntieangela
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Pain In Knees
I am on week six and should complete run 3 tomorrow. I am wondering if I should take some time off because my knees are hurting. They don't hurt when I run, just afterwards. I'm having trouble bending down and going down flights of stairs. I also think I need to get new shoes. I have an old pair of Brooks that I love, but they are over a year old. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Optimistic_ginger
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Re: Pain In Knees
Hi there, you don't say how old you, there's a few rungs that might be going on. It's probably heading to your GP, you may have a touch of arthritis, or tendonitis, Or something else, but whatever some physio will probably help. In the meantime you could try taking anti-inflammatries like ibuprofen the day of your run and the next day, unless there's a reason you shouldn't, like a previous stomach ulcer or something.
No idea about the shoes I'm afraid, same dilemma myself! Good luck with the knees.
No idea about the shoes I'm afraid, same dilemma myself! Good luck with the knees.
Re: Pain In Knees
You're doing very well with the running!
I don't have any medical training, but I'd generally be very wary of using a medication with running, unless I was really sure it was okay to do so. It seems to me like there's a real danger of the medication masking symptoms that are telling your body to stop for a perfectly good reason!
I agree though that talking to your GP or physio is a good plan. If you are a gym member, the staff may have useful advice.
I would definitely take a look at those shoes you mentioned too. They are getting old (if they've been used regularly), and they may also not be suitable for your particular gait. If you can, try to go to a shop that specialises in running. The staff should be runners. They'll look at how you run, and then offer you a few different options on shoes. They shouldn't push you to buy the most expensive. Many of these stores seem to provide a 30 day money back deal on shoes even when you've run with them in that time, so if you're not happy with them, you can take them back!
I don't have any medical training, but I'd generally be very wary of using a medication with running, unless I was really sure it was okay to do so. It seems to me like there's a real danger of the medication masking symptoms that are telling your body to stop for a perfectly good reason!
I agree though that talking to your GP or physio is a good plan. If you are a gym member, the staff may have useful advice.
I would definitely take a look at those shoes you mentioned too. They are getting old (if they've been used regularly), and they may also not be suitable for your particular gait. If you can, try to go to a shop that specialises in running. The staff should be runners. They'll look at how you run, and then offer you a few different options on shoes. They shouldn't push you to buy the most expensive. Many of these stores seem to provide a 30 day money back deal on shoes even when you've run with them in that time, so if you're not happy with them, you can take them back!