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OT runners opinion needed
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:15 pm
Over the past few weeks I've been having pain around my knee, from the inside of my knee to the outside, that shoots up my leg to my hip after I run. I've been icing my knee down after every run now which helps a little.
Does anyone know what could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate the pain.
TIA
Does anyone know what could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate the pain.
TIA
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:16 pm to Sunday_Tiger
This happened to me a few years ago when i started running after a 10 year hiatus. I went to the dr., got fitted for some shoes, and rested.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:19 pm to Sunday_Tiger
quote:
Does anyone know what could be causing this
Could be IT band.
First, go get a massage, toughen up, bare the pain and tell them you need IT band work. It's going to hurt and it will suck, and it will help.
Go to you tube and look up IT band stretches. Also, strengthening your core and hip flexors/stabilizers/ etc will take some of the pressure off the IT bands.
Google IT band / hip stretches, then IT band / hip exercises.
If it is IT band, usually it gets better with time, stretching and strength.
And lastly, buy a foam roller and roll after every run and try to for a couple of minutes every day. Even if just a few passes directly on the IT band and upper legs.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:20 pm to Sunday_Tiger
Does this sound right?
LINK
The best way to tell if you have ITBS is to bend your knee at a 45-degree angle. If you have an IT band problem, you'll feel pain on the outside of the knee.
LINK
Here is some stuff on foam rolling (disclaimer...I didn't even watch it but it will give you an idea of what to look for and where to start)
LINK
The best way to tell if you have ITBS is to bend your knee at a 45-degree angle. If you have an IT band problem, you'll feel pain on the outside of the knee.
LINK
Here is some stuff on foam rolling (disclaimer...I didn't even watch it but it will give you an idea of what to look for and where to start)
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:25 pm to LSUfan4444
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IT band problem
That has to be what's causing the problems..Thanks for the tips guys
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:38 pm to Sunday_Tiger
Foam roll it. It will hurt like hell when you do it, but it's worth it.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:40 pm to usc6158
Foam roll ... brace yourself. It doesn't feel great .. I have a love/hate relationship with my roller.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:01 pm to Sunday_Tiger
You came to the right place. I'm an orthopedic surgeon and have been a runner for 25+ years.
It's AIDS. Prayers sent.
It's AIDS. Prayers sent.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:05 pm to Sunday_Tiger
If it's your IT band you more than likely wouldn't have medial knee pain, pain radiates.. But more than likely not medially in this case. IT band runs perpendicular to your knee. Outside and down your knee, well not so much knee, but where you hinge at. That's the IT area. If your having medial knee pain you could have just tweaked something. REST and ice that bitch for 20 min a pop several times a day and take anti inflammatorys per directions. Don't run for a couple weeks. If it's better after that then your good, if not then see an ortho. I'm not an ortho, but I worked for an ortho group for 6 years.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:15 pm to PenguinNinja
quote:might have to just amputate my leg then
You came to the right place. I'm an orthopedic surgeon and have been a runner for 25+ years.
It's AIDS. Prayers sent.
quote:Going buy one now
Foam roll ... brace yourself. It doesn't feel great .. I have a love/hate relationship with my roller.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:16 pm to Sunday_Tiger
Need new shoes bro
Get a shoe called Hoka. It's like running on air
Get a shoe called Hoka. It's like running on air
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:17 pm to Sunday_Tiger
Since we're both Cajuns bros, I'll piggyback your thread.
The arches of my feet have been killing me lately after doing any run. Are gel inserts the way to go?
The arches of my feet have been killing me lately after doing any run. Are gel inserts the way to go?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:21 pm to hendersonshands
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hendersonshands
Are you running with a minimalist(sic?) shoe?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:22 pm to carlsoda
I have Nike shoes. I don't know anything beyond that
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:23 pm to hendersonshands
How thick are the soles?
You probably need new shoes and if it is a minimalist shoe then maybe go get fitted for new ones. I know most like varsity sports but i like fleet feet on perkins. If you in BR.
You probably need new shoes and if it is a minimalist shoe then maybe go get fitted for new ones. I know most like varsity sports but i like fleet feet on perkins. If you in BR.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:23 pm to hendersonshands
how old are your shoes?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:26 pm to carlsoda
1-1.5 in.
They're about a year and a half old.
They're about a year and a half old.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:29 pm to hendersonshands
you may want to replace them depending on the amount of mileage you have put on them in a year and a half.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:30 pm to LloydChristmas
Any type of shoe rec?
I'll google minimalist shoes but not sure what they are.
I'll google minimalist shoes but not sure what they are.
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