Knees on the mend...😀🏃🏽‍♀️

[Sandraj39]

Well, after two and a half weeks of rest and lots of rolling, stretching and sitting on a tennis ball(!), I ventured out for a short 'test run' this afternoon. Just 3.5k and keeping to a comfortable pace. Glad to report, my knees felt so much better and I really enjoyed being back out there again. Speaking to a friend at work (who ran in the Brighton Marathon last week - what a star!), I do think that maybe it is IT band/glute related. I have a physio session booked for Wednesday, when I'm sure the lovely lady who has helped me in the past, will offer me greater insight in to what I have done and what I need to do, to avoid being on the injury couch again! Happy running this weekend everyone.🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Good luck on Wednesday Sandra. You know I’m learning about bits of the anatomy that I’d never heard of before running. Are you doing clamshells for glutes too? Do let us know how you get on. 🏃‍♀️💫

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

No, but I probably should, shouldn't I? Thanks for that!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

So glad you can see a light at the end of the tunnel Sandra. Hope all goes well on Wednesday! 🤞🤞

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you.🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Phew... so glad you are out there again and feeling it is all easier, knee wise!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

First tentative steps from the couch...fingers crossed!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

That bodes well Sandra, fingers crossed. I think we’ve shared notes before on our IT bands.

I found a great article on trigger points around the knee for ITB and will search it out for you but I’m sure your lady will sort it, fingers crossed.

Love the image! xxx

[Lizzog in reply to Irishprincess]

Did you find the article at all? I’ve got ITB problems and would be interested to read it!

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Lizzog]

No I can't find it but I'll keep looking! If it's any help, the point is on the outside of the knee about 10cms from the knee cap and in a bit. Sorry if that's absolutely no use at all but if you play around on a roller or ball you'll soon find it 😩

[Lizzog in reply to Irishprincess]

Right thanks will give it a try!

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Lizzog]

Found it! This is a really good site for us runners!

painscience.com/articles/sp...

[Lizzog in reply to Irishprincess]

That's great thanks!!!

[Lizzog in reply to Irishprincess]

Went to see physio today.

She said it’s an overworked hamstring. Suggested I do very short run-walk-run tomorrow and see how I go.

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Lizzog]

At least you've got a diagnosis now.

[damienair Administrator]

Best wishes for Wednesday. Let us know how you get on. I’ve been resting my left knee since Tuesday.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks. Yep, will share my 'knee notes'!

[tony_a Graduate10]

Good luck for Wednesday. I’m sure they’ll help you out.

For maximum discomfort you can upgrade from a tennis ball to a hockey ball - my current recommended tool of torture 😂😂

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to tony_a]

Ouch!

[tony_a Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Very ouch 😂😂😂

[Pete1w in reply to tony_a]

As I'm currently in the same boat as sandraj39 I'm following this thread closely. I'm intrigued to know what the tennis/hockey ball scenario entails?????

[tony_a Graduate10 in reply to Pete1w]

I’ve been told to sit on it to massage the piriformis muscle. One of many exercises and stretches I’ve been given to try and fix my knee issues (pain in knee above about 8k).

[Pete1w in reply to tony_a]

I might have to try that. I get pain at around 4 K. It's driving me nuts. Hope you recover soon.

[tony_a Graduate10 in reply to Pete1w]

Hope you get yours sorted too.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Love the poster! I hope your physio can find you a quick cure. Glad the test run was a success.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Short but sweet!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Hope the physio builds on your improvement 😀

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Glad to hear that you have been out for a run, best wishes for continued improvement 😊👍

[Razouski]

Glad to hear they are feeling better. I hope your physio session goes well.