Posterior knee pain

[Dobbydoodah]

Running regularly 6-8km now experiencing sharp posterior knee pain when walking. Anyone have an answer? Running is ok but feel I should listen to my body and rest?

[H4CS Graduate10]

I think I would rest and consult a physio if you can, hopefully you will recover quickly

[Dobbydoodah Graduate10 in reply to H4CS]

Thanks, I really don't want to rest but possibly need to be sensible😕

[nowster Graduate10]

How long has it been happening? Are you doing any other types of exercise too?

[Dobbydoodah Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thanks for reply, atm no other apart from dog walking. When we can I play racquet sports & swim. I probably need to rest 😢

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Dobbydoodah]

It's only happening when you're not running? How long has it been painful?

My gut feeling is a difference between your running gait and your walking gait, maybe something to do with shoes. (Take with a pinch of salt. I'm a software engineer, not a doctor.)

[Dobbydoodah Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Its only been painful this last week. Almost like I have over extended my leg, so you are probably right, need gait checked when we can I think. Meanwhile I shall take a break for a few days 🤪. Thanks for your replies.