Maybe you are out of alignment. Have you tried doing any structural body work?
Pick up the book Pain Free by Pete Egoscue
Otherwise you could try wearing orthotics (which don't really fix the problem but is more of a band aid)
are you to tight? Maybe your hamstring or other muscles are so tight you are having to recruite other muscles to run, which is causing you all the pain you are experinceing.
Welcome New User! ( Create Account | Sign In )
| You are here: Home Categories Sports I have a bad left knee. Is there something I can d... |
Question
Submitted 221 days ago...
I have a bad left knee. Is there something I can do to ease the pain when running?
I have tried adding more "hip" to my stroke, by rotating my hips into each stride. Seems to help take some of the shock off of my knee. I also wear a neoprene support brace. Any other suggestions? I love to run, but sometimes my knee won't let me run as much as I would like!
Answers
Answer 2 / 2
Submitted 221 days ago...
I know personally about bad knees I was born with a birth defect that had to be straigtened out but they still ache from time to time and I am not a fan of running because it puts to much pressure on the knees.
I keep a bottle of advil around just in case there is swelling and a heating pad works well too.
Personally I decided that running was too much for my knees and I took up inline skating instead. It isn't nearly as hard on your knees as running is.
This Question was awarded 220 days ago therefore you can no longer post an Answer. However you may post a comment below.
Comments
Comment 1 / 2
Submitted 220 days ago...
Comment 2 / 2
Submitted 220 days ago...
When you start studying biomechanics and how the body works, you'll find out that everything is connected.
I tight hamstring means it won't function right, so the rest of your body will have to use other muscles to do what the hamstring should be doing.
check out the pain free book, one of the best books you'll ever read.
Add A Comment
Related Questions
Related Questions
What kind of knee injury do i have?
Every once in a while it feels like a peace of sting in my knee moves to the outside part...
View Question
Why does my knee still hurt?
I hurt my knee in basketball last season. i went to the doctor and had a mri and everthing....
View Question
What is the term for "over use syndrome" regarding knee pain in child
What is the term for "over use syndrome" regarding knee pain in child
View Question
What kind of a sport i should engage in for my fitness?
I am 40 and diagnosed with ra. the problem started 5 years ago when i started experiencing...
View Question
Running my first 5k in a month. help!
Help! i'm running my first 5k in few weeks and i'm not sure if i will be able to finish....
View Question
When i get to the end of the horizon.
When i finish running out to the end of the horizon, which way do i run next? left or right?
View Question
How do i replace the running deck and belt on a pacemaster treadmill?
Pacemaster gold elite treadmill. running deck is cracked. how do i replace?
View Question
What is your favorite running race of the year?
There are so many running races throughout the year from 5ks to marathons to ultra-marathons.
which...
View Question
What is the most challenging endurance feat you have ever attempted or signed up to do?
What is the most challenging endurance feat you have ever attempted or signed up to do?
was...
View Question
How does one clean out that small hole that gets clogged, which over heats the motor?
What are the methods to cleaning out the exhaust water cooling for a 2 stroke yamaha 6hp?...
View Question
About |
FAQs |
Contact Us |
Member Agreement |
Privacy Policy |
Site Map |
Advanced Search
Copyright © WebAnswers 2008. All rights reserved.
