Another knee query

[Popcorn1]

Read the other post about knees and I’m having real problems with my left knee. I can run but it’s painful the rest of the time especially if I’ve sat for a while. I’ve had a gait analysis and have new trainers but think I did this too late ( week 9) . So my question is.. do I rest it or can I strengthen it by carrying on?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Have you tried some exercises ?

[Popcorn1 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I’ve looked at exercises on the pinned post ( I think it was there) but it said not to do with an existing injury so wasn’t sure if it would make it worse? If it would help I’ll start them now. Do I run in the meantime or rest it... desperate not to stop running now I’ve got this far but dont want to break myself!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Popcorn1]

Try these.... gently... if there is too much pain...then stop ( you will know)...

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/k...

[Popcorn1 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

That’s the ones I saw thank you. I’ll give them a go.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Popcorn1]

Just gently...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Our usual advice for recurring problems is to get them checked out by a GP or preferably a physio.

[Popcorn1 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I’ve got a docs appt on Thursday when I was planning to ask about physio, I know there’s a wait to get to see them so thought I’d try and make a start on something in the meantime if possible.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Hope you’re pain free soon, it does need checking on, and I can endorse Oldfloss’s linked exercises, they helped me a lot.

[Popcorn1 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks. Can’t believe how much this has changed me... the old me would have loved an excuse not to exercise! I’ll try the exercises and see how I get on.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Popcorn1]

It’s strange isn’t it... serial excuse making procrastination experts suddenly upset that we can’t go out right now and exercise! I love the changes.

[Equi-geek Graduate]

You won’t lose any fitness for two weeks of no running. I took a week off after graduation and it did my joints a lot of good 😁👍

[Popcorn1 Graduate in reply to Equi-geek]

I think that’s what I’m scared of you know.. almost like I’ll lose it all if I don’t run every other day

[mrrun Graduate]

The way it works is, one part (our brains) wants to do this, and often the other part (our bodies) call the shots. I was very eager in the beginning and really pushed it , (brain). Then the other bit (body) told me what it thought about it (mangled knee, followed by a busted ankle). Let’s just say that five months without running combined with pain when walking and associated costs regarding a physio and an osteopath - tought me a fine lesson. I then took it from the top, started again, nice and proper, looking after myself, and have so far completed three half marathon distances, currently working hard on its big brother, full marathon. The point is, time is on your side, don’t panic, all is fixable, you’ll be fine if you believe in yourself.

[Popcorn1 Graduate]

That’s brilliant thanks. Fitness is all new to me and I am panicking I think. I’ve just done the knee exercises and will take it slow.. I did my C25k on the treadmill but have started again outside with a newly set up C25k group because it’s a very different beast outside! Although I want to be running 5k I think at the moment back to basics will possibly help, with a longer run on my own in the week too. Any thoughts?

[GTypeR Graduate]

I feel your pain.... literally. I’ve been out since I completed my fastest 5k over a week ago. Bad pain below knee cap and limping.

I’ve been icing it and resting it as much as possible. I’ve found that using tape during times when I need to walk a lot helps a little. Once it’s better I plan to spend at least 2-3 weeks doing those strength exercises daily, with only very light short runs.

I tried to make too big improvements much too quickly.

[Popcorn1 Graduate]

Slow and steady seems to be the message...

[Popcorn1 Graduate]

Hope yours feels better soon by the way!