Stiff knees

[Nanasueby]

I've done w7 run 1 today and now find my knees feel really stiff. I wouldn't say painful, just stiff and slow to move. Any ideas what this could be? I still feel I could run and definitely don't want to give up. What treatment if any should I have?

[davelinks Graduate]

Runners knee..see the link for symptoms and treatment..

verywellfit.com/runners-kne...

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Up your strength and stamina exercises as the runs get longer... try to relax and land really lightly in these lovely longer runs too I call it kissing the ground with your feet.

Try these too...

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

If you do get real pain, then please do get it checked out though xx

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Those exercises that Oldfloss mentioned there are great... they’re done wonders for my knees.

Great job on the run.

[angelbetty Graduate]

Well done for completing the run! I'm sorry to hear that you're sore. In between the exercises some gentle massage around your knees might help. It will increase the blood flow to the area and help with healing. Take care to avoid moving the knee cap too far by working either side of it. Use lighter pressure as you go down the leg and slightly more on the way back up the leg which helps to return the blood to the heart. (I'm a qualified massage therapist) xx