Dodgy knee

[Son1]

Morning all,

Did the first run of week 4 last night.  It was good, but I have a sore knee this morning.  I have nice trainers for running in, can anyone advise what causes sore knees as I don't want it to stop my fun!  Did a very long walk on Sat too - much longer than normal...   thanks.

[sparky66 Graduate]

Morning son 1  

Sorry to hear about the knee pain.. I'm just recovered from two weeks off due to this.. I still don't know what caused it.. it can be many different causes.. I spent a lot of time reading the posts about knees on here. And took on some of the advice I thought suited mine.  I had to take painkillers and ibrufien for a few days.. I iced my knee 4 times a day.. and then tried to build up with some strength and flex excercise..

Managed my first run out today and managed to get back to where I left off.. 

Biggest help I have to offer is.. listen to your body and read the posts on here..lots of great advice and encouragement..

Good luck and I hope you back out soon. X

[PaulieD]

My knees were killing me after week 2 (currently moving to 5) and was recommended heel gel inserts from a Natterjack shop.  They seem to have done the trick

[LittleNic Graduate in reply to PaulieD]

I feel your pain!  I completed C25K 2 weeks ago and have spent much of the last week hobbling about and hopping up and down stairs with a dodgy left knee.  The ice packs really help - Ive been doing 4 times a day for 15 mins or so. Ibuleve gel got me through the worst. Strength and flex exercises are definitely going to be part of my running routine in the future. I think our bodies generally needs to get used to this level of exercise so slowly does it !  Good luck.

[Son1 Graduate]

Thank you all for your replies, I've put some diclofenac gel on there, will look at using ice and have a look at the strength exercises - I'm guessing they are on here somewhere....  thank you.

I'm really enjoying it and don't want to stop, but don't want to cause any damage either.  None of us are getting any younger and I'm doing this to get fitter - not to get more aches and pains - haha!

[PaulieD]

I have some long gel ice packs I got for about a quid each in Home & Bargain always in the freezer, as soon as I get in I have them on my knees and ankles for about 5 minutes.  

[Son1 Graduate in reply to PaulieD]

Thank you, maybe this is something I need to invest in.  I have a feeling the children's George Pig soother might not be big enough.....

[PaulieD in reply to Son1]

That was something else natterjack recommended for the stress on joints.  Being a big fella it helps me not be too sore and to carry on!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Listen to what your body is saying.. don't ignore a constant recurring niggle...

Slow and steady and some gentle exercise maybe. So many knee issues and so many posts about it too.. my own included. 

[Son1 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you.  I've put a cold compress on it a couple of times today and also used anti inflammatory gel and some stretches.  Not running tonight, will see how I feel tomorrow....  if it hurts, no running for me - boo!