Slight knee pain

[ATMVA]

I’ve noticed slight dull ache in my right knee. Any advice on cure/prevention. I’m only on wk3 and want to avoid making it worse. Thanks in advance.

[davelinks Graduate]

Try slowing down, hopefully the ache will die away, if it doesn't then you'll need rest, never try and run through pain. You're coming up for w4 so that's about the time you need to make sure you have good running shoes..

[ATMVA in reply to davelinks]

Many thanks.

[molly1973 Graduate]

Good advice from Dave but also ice after a run if it’s uncomfortable. If you need to wait longer before you run then that’s by far the best option. Also stretch plenty, especially the hips and glutes. Hope it settles 👍

[ATMVA in reply to molly1973]

Thanks. I’ve done some light yoga today and will take some ibruprofen.

[BishyBarnabee Graduate in reply to molly1973]

I find cooling the knee helps with the odd ache - if you don’t have an ice pack a bag of frozen peas does the trick, too! If really swollen or sharp pain I’d get it looked at, though.

[ATMVA in reply to BishyBarnabee]

Thank you. It’s not swollen just a niggle. I’ll get the ice on it today before. W3r2 tomorrow.

[DiverIzzie Graduate]

Ice it as others have said. Also think about exercises that’ll build up the muscles round your knees,quads and glutes - YouTube is great for 10 minute burst options. Also always always warm down!