causes of Knee Pain after Running?
I started jogging recently and got into quite a good routine but one time when I went horseback riding after a run my knees were in agony! It's a pain on the inside of my kneecaps and my knees keep doing this if i run too much now. Can anyone tell me why or what I can do?
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1. well, it could be chondromalacia. the causes are many, but basically the lining between the joints of your knees took a beating. happened to me, too. rest is usually prescribed. and when you resume running, cut back on the distance a bit.while you're resting, it is worthwhile to have a look at the way you run, and if you're using the right shoes. check out one of those shoe stores specializing in athletic shoes. they may have personnel who will let you try shoe models that would be appropriate for your foot type and the way you run.
mix in some weight training to strengthen your legs, thighs, calves, ankles and knees. overall training helps take the strain off your knee.
good luck and stay healthy.
2. Hi,
I am a physical therapist. Knee pain can come from a variety of sources including the knee cap, arthrtis, the IT band, meniscus tears, or even the patella tendon.
Simple things you can do to help minimize your knee pain includes avoiding aggravating activity, utilizing ice on the knee, strengthen the muscles around the hip and knee, and wear appropriate shoes.
If your pain continues consider seeing an orthopedic doctor and a physical therapist.
For more information on various knee injuries/conditions and specific treatment recommendations visit:
http://www.joint-pain-solutions.com/knee-joint-pain.html
Good luck,
~JTrempe PT, ATC
3. More than likely you have patella femoral syndrome, it is the most common cause of anterior(front) knee pain.
Patella femoral syndrome is caused by an imbalance in your quadriceps(muscles in your thigh) two of the muscles in your thigh work together to pull your patella(knee cap) up a groove in your femur(thigh bone), but sometimes one will start pulling more than the other and grind your patella into your femur. Symptoms include pain located on the sides of the kneecap, discomfort under the patella, sometimes mild swelling and occasional popping of the knee. Running, sprinting, jumping, going up and down stairs, and squatting are all things that can increase patella femoral pain. Anyway it is know by many names: runner's knee, jumper's knee, swimmer's knee, etc. I have a way to get rid of it, and it doesn't involve surgery or taking medicine just dedication on your part. If it turns out that this is what is wrong and it continues to bother you just leave a comment at the bottom of your question or email me and I will give you the instructions.
