Week 6 knee injury

[iamarunner]

My friend and I have been running together and she is in pain with one knee. She hasn't fallen or twisted it and this happened about 2 weeks ago after the 20 minute run. Any suggestions on what it could be and what she should do. Thanks

[Densie]

Any advice would be really helpful thanks

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Does she have good shoes?

Is she asymmetrical (no, seriously!)? Many of us are. Are her shoes worn unequally?

Does she always run on the same side of the road? Camber can cause this sort of problem.

Does she have any history of problems with that knee? May be an old injury from years ago.

Is the pain enough to stop her running? If so get qualified medical advice.

The list is endless, but she could try googling knee pain and see if she can find her symptoms described, which may lead onto further advice.

[iamarunner Graduate]

Thanks so much. She has just bought new trainers before this happened which were properly fitted and supported.

She doesn't have any old injuries and we run in the park together or even ground.

Yes she can't run but ibuprofen does help.

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Sounds like she should see a physio or doctor. If she can afford to pay for a physio (only way to see one quickly) that's probably a good place to start.

[Greylady1 Graduate]

Try ice on the knee, rest and painkillers, we have open access NHS physio in this area, do you have anything like that?? I would recommend a trip to the physio if you can get there.