Been jogging and now my knee hurts

   I've just been for a run, and my left knee hurts now. 

Can't go to the doctor, might get swine flu there.

Googling for information takes too long.

What's the best place to turn to? The Y&Y forum! Experts abound there!

So what's up with my knee then, and how do I save it from future pain and wobblyness? All I did was a mere 20 minutes on a nice flat canal towpath (I don't run much, can you tell?).

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MerlinMags Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 589	Post Options Post Reply Quote MerlinMags Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Been jogging and now my knee hurts Posted: 31 Jul 09 at 3:39pm
	I've just been for a run, and my left knee hurts now. Can't go to the doctor, might get swine flu there. Googling for information takes too long. What's the best place to turn to? The Y&Y forum! Experts abound there! So what's up with my knee then, and how do I save it from future pain and wobblyness? All I did was a mere 20 minutes on a nice flat canal towpath (I don't run much, can you tell?).

G.R.F. Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 Aug 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4028	Post Options Post Reply Quote G.R.F. Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 09 at 3:45pm
	I went to this place nr Maidstone, Newnham Court, they had a machine you ran over which takes an imprint of the pressure of your foot as you run. They then sorted me with a new set of trainers. No problem since. I dare say there are other specialist running shps near you that will have a similar device. It's to do with the way your foot angulates on the landing and take off apparently..
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dics Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 05 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 317	Post Options Post Reply Quote dics Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 09 at 4:12pm
	Try horizontal jogging - that won't hurt your knee (unless you are into something weird!)

ASok Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASok Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 09 at 4:16pm
	Having a look at your feet is a good point. I have good windsurf feet - wide and flat , but not great when I run or play football. I have special shoe inserts to correct my arch. This then corrects your foot saving adverse pressure on you ankle, shins, knees, hips, back etc. As an interim measure I was always told to raise it and apply cold packs to the knee, but in short bursts. That might help alleviate any swelling or iritation. Or there is always the Flintoff NASA system, but I doubt you could afford that! Otherwise my useful advice would be not to run - go swimming or cycling. Much better for your joints.

English Dave Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 Aug 06 Location: Northern Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 682	Post Options Post Reply Quote English Dave Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 09 at 5:07pm
	You are probably over-pronating. I get it too. The ankle is meant to rotate a bit when your foot lands to absorb some of the shock. However, yours is overdoing it and not taking enough of the impact away. Thus the knees are getting it. Loads of solutions. Swimming and cycling fit the bill. Also try a new pair of shoes. Asics are very good and some of their range are specifically aimed at over-pronators. Get them from a good sports shop with a treadmill so you can have your gait assessed. Horizontal jogging is fine but I've never tried it on a canal path. Not sure I could manage 20 minutes these days either.
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Guest Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guest Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 09 at 6:04pm
	1) Go to a proper running shop and get fitted for some decent trainers as Grumpfs says 2) Increase the volume slowly; 10% per week max

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	Why is this in "sailing games" will be my first question!!! Get a support to assist too if it occurs even after spending £££ on new shoes

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	Do what Grumpf says... and try and run on grass. not the grass you are thinking.
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MerlinMags Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 589	Post Options Post Reply Quote MerlinMags Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 09 at 12:18pm
	Yeah, I avoid tarmac wherever possible, grass gives more cushioning. Any tricks for strengthening knee/ankle joints? Walking on uneven surfaces I guess? Lunges?