I've had some general pain in my right knee for about 3 months - nothing major, 1 rising to 2 on the pain scale after some running. Had an MRI, doc said there's some minor wear and tear but made no other suggestions except to avoid high impact activities and do some PT. He said bracing wouldn't help for something this minor.
Any suggestions on how to keep running without developing a more serious knee injury?
It's too late now, you're gonna have to cut the whole leg off.
I would suggest rolling as much as possible. Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, and IT Band especially. Consistency is key with rolling, but if you can stand higher intensity then go for it (I use a PVC pipe). Rolling has helped me with every injury I have had.
What shoes do you run in?
Strength and stretching work to keep the knee stable. Too many of us learn the hard way that prevention is much better than rehabilitation.
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I've had some general pain in my right knee for about 3 months - nothing major, 1 rising to 2 on the pain scale after some running. Had an MRI, doc said there's some minor wear and tear but made no other suggestions except to avoid high impact activities and do some PT. He said bracing wouldn't help for something this minor.
Any suggestions on how to keep running without developing a more serious knee injury?
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Time to invest in a good bike?🤔
Don't think it's a shoe problem, I've done a couple gait analysis' and I have slight overpronation but am still recommended to use neutral shoes. So I have that with some $40 running insoles. Spenco or something.
Any specific strength and stretches? There's like 50 recommendations online and I'd like to limit to maybe the top 5 best ones
1) Ditch the spencos
2) Run barefoot on synthetic turf several times/week
3) Get a couple of good intensive ARC or massage, then learn to wrk on your own via bals/sticks
4) Constantly work on your form, emphasizing balance and relaxation, especially of your elbows.
5) Run trails and softer surfaces
6) Run your easy days even easier than easy.
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
Running for Bowerman Track Club used to be cool now its embarrassing
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
Great interview with Steve Cram - says Jakob has no chance of WRs this year