My knees

[rabid hamster]

Hi,

 

I've been running one or two miles everyday now. But after running or during running my knees just hurt. It's not unbearable pain, but is it normal for your knees to hurt?

 

Thanks.

[Tobias_Reece]

I have osteochrondritis in my knees, but I was told I would grow out of it. I was told this 3 years ago........

 

It is very common in teenagers apparantly - but yes, it is very annoying. It stopped me from using rowing machines

[Kenpo123]

Hiya,

 

stop running! There are other cardio workouts that will give you good results (jump rope, cycle,walking at a brisk pace, swim, kata, kickboxing ect.). I was a cross country runner most of my life (ran 3-5 miles pretty much daily)and my knees are toast (not all due to running). If your knees are hurting after running, listen to your body and stop. Running is very hard on the body, especially on pavement. Also, if the pain persists see a doctor to find out what's going on. I do a lot of hamstring stretches before working out (back heel kicks etc.) and it helps me a lot in my martial arts workouts.

 

Also, "Kickchick" seems to be very in tune with health issues and I'm sure will have some quality input for you as well.

[Thai_Kick]

I suggest that you sell your knee's and buy some new ones!

[BladeLee]

I used to have the same problem. Solution: I stopped running as much and just did othe cardio/explosive exercises.

[rabid hamster]

I would stop running, but what other cardios are there? I don't have a bike at the moment (sad, but true), and jump roping seems to have the same effect on my knees as running does. I could work against a heavy bag, but they can cost up to 100 dollars, and that's money I don't have. And there is no pools near by, not any I can go to at the moment. But I neeeed to do cardio.

[ramymensa]

If you were in Shotokan, guess the problem would have come from our low stances. Anyway, try to take care of your knees. They are irreplaceable

 

And surgery can solve it, but it would take you out of sports for a long time. Perhaps you could try a gym or something. I don't know how much they would charge for using their bikes and other stuff. Maybe it's under 100 $. Or maybe not ...

 

Perhaps you might consider some "cream" ... BenGay or something similar. Honestly I'm not good at this, but perhaps you could find something to help you. You could talk to a doctor.

 

Take care of youself. Good luck

[KickChick]

Check out this similar thread I answered re: knee pain

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4630

 

A simple case of runner's knee possibly but the next time you experience a twinge of knee pain seek the consultation of a proper sports medicine specialist.

 

Don't continue to "run through" knee pain.

[ZeRo]

I suggest that you sell your knee's and buy some new ones!

 

[rabid hamster]

Thanks. but is it possible the knee pain might have been caused by lack of exercising the last few days(well more like lack of running)? for example i just started running last week, and last night when i ran my knees didn't hurt at all. im going to run later today, to see if my knees will hurt again. thanks again people.