Consolidation calamity - I'm injured :( Advice needed

[Pigpog]

So I was getting on well with my consolidation runs when I started getting pain behind my left knee. My hamstring muscles had been feeling a bit tight but I just concentrated on extra stretching. However, the pain has got worse and I've had to stop running

Any walking, stretching, bending of that leg results in soreness afterwards and it hurts whether I'm standing or sitting or sometimes even lying down. I think I may have strained the muscles and tendons. The main area of pain is on the outer side behind my knee.

I'm really sad I've had to stop running. Any advice anyone can give me would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Sounds as if it might be an ITB issue, but you can't beat an accurate diagnosis from a medical professional.

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Could be, IannodaTruffe , I'll have a look into that. I was hoping not to have to visit a health professional.

[mrrun Graduate]

I'd google the best sports physio in your area. Probably the best money invested.

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to mrrun]

I may well end up doing that, mrrun 👍

[Hidden]

Two bits of great invaluable advice there Pigpog get it looked at, a physio will save you being laid up if you can get it mended asap

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes, Hidden , unfortunately, finances don't allow at present. Just have to grin and bear it!

[CBDB Graduate]

Oh no! Hope you recover quickly so sending you patience. Do get it checked out but once recovered, there are some knee strengthening exercises you can do, as well as exercises for sensitive knees. All on our sister forum Strength and Flex healthunlocked.com/strength...

I have had a few knee niggles here and there myself, but I think attending to knee strengthening has kept it in check.

As you move from consolidation to extending distance or speed, you might want to think about cross training anyway, so hopping over to our Strength and Flex forum might be a good thing to do and is fun! healthunlocked.com/strength...

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to CBDB]

Thanks for the info, CBDB 😁I'll have a look at that. I am a patient person usually but it's just frustrating after graduating and taking it slowly.

[DylanTheRabbit Graduate]

Sorry, no advice from me Pigpog, just well wishes. Get well soon X

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to DylanTheRabbit]

Thanks, DylanTheRabbit . Well wishes are just as good 😁

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Sounds like IT band to me. I had that and changed to Hoka low drop shoes which fixed me over night

zappos.com/c/what-is-heel-t...

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks for that, Tasha99 , I'll definitely have a look. I have to be careful though as a few years ago, I ruptured my left Achilles tendon so don't want to damage that again. My Brooks shoes are quite cushioned though.

[tmbtrain Graduate]

Oh no 😔 I'm sorry to hear about the injury. I'd been wondering how you were getting on. I don't have any advice as I'm new to these things just wishing you well and hope you can recover quickly from whatever the issue is. Take care.

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to tmbtrain]

Thanks, tmbtrain . I was getting on well until this happened. Frustrating because I've been very careful too. Never mind, this will pass eventually (I hope!!!) 😁

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Oh no !! Best get professional help but I have found the strengthening exercises so goo so perhaps they will be good but once you are better. Best of luck

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

Cheers, Wavy-chick28 . Yep, I'm going to look into those. Thanks 💪

[nowster Graduate]

I'm afraid a physio is your best bet at this point. Expect to pay about £50 for an initial session if you're going private. Expect to wait up to 12 weeks if going NHS.

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to nowster]

Sadly, nowster , I can't afford a physio privately at the moment and the last time I had physio on the NHS (which was for a rotator cuff injury) it didn't really help a huge amount, despite me doing all the exercises given. I may have to resort to finding some appropriate exercises myself 😬

[Sulley101 Graduate]

Hi there! Sorry to hear about your injury. That’s a blow, but hopefully just a temporary setback. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hoping you’ll be able to get back out there soon. Best wishes 💐💐 and positive thoughts heading to you 😁.

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to Sulley101]

Thanks so much, Sulley101 . Hopefully only a temporary setback! Will keep you posted 😁

[drun]

Pigpog this link is about accessing physiotherapy from the NHS.

nhs.uk/conditions/physiothe...

Be patient rest running will be here when you are ready, keep us posted.

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to drun]

Thank you, drun ! I am resting as much as possible 😁

[Katnap Graduate]

Oh no! So sorry to hear you're already on the IC! Sometimes stretching (an injury) is the worst thing to do! So also consider rollers (not the ones you put in your hair) and strength exercises.If you have Achilles problems, try calf raises to strengthen those calfs. And if you have a bike, do some cycling to keep your fitness. A 30 minutes bike ride when you would now normally go for a run also helps you keep the habit of going out exercising.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Pigpog Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thanks for the advice, Katnap ! Yes, it sucks to be on the IC but time is a good healer and trying to make sure it doesn't happen again. I do have a bike so that's an option, however, at the moment, any use of my leg causes pain later on, even just walking up and downstairs, or driving. I haven't lost the motivation to do it, I just don't want to cause further injury 😬