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Default What does it mean when your knees are hurting while running? - 12-18-2008, 10:52 PM

I have been running for a few weeks now. I can run longer each time I go, but this past week my knees have been hurting. Why is this? I'm not overweight or have had any problems with my knees before. Could it be because of the type of shoes I wear?
   
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Default 12-21-2008, 04:21 AM

could be your form or shoes or your joints just needing a break or all of them. If you're not training for any races or anything, I'd take a week off and let your body rest, you'll feel better after that. And it also could depend on where you're running at (treadmills are better for the joints than the street).
   
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Default 01-05-2009, 09:57 AM

Its most likely from your shoes, when you hear hooves think horses not zebras and all that. Take a week off from running, go to a specialist running store and get fitted for a new pair of running shoes. Start running normally again next week, remember to take at least one day off a week, and as a new runner aim really you should have 2 or 3 off at least. If problems persist even with new shoes and after a period of rest start to look for more complicated reasons and go and see a sports specialist to get yourself checked.For a normal runner though pain in the knees almost always means bad shoes and/or incorrect rest, so treat those possible causes first before wasting time/money with a specialist. A running specialist store will fit you up with the correct type of running shoes for your style/mileage/weight and that should ease the problems.Before running be sure to warm up and dynamically stretch and after running run through some static stretches. Some find that contrast showers (hot/cold) help relieve pain and stiffness in muscles and joints aswell.
   
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Default 02-12-2009, 10:25 AM

Knee pain could be coming from a number of sources: tendon, bone, muscle. Check out the link below and compare it to the symptoms that you're experiencing. Be smart...if the pain gets worse, seek medical advice to find the cause and work towards alleviating it. Good luck!- Mike
   
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Default 06-15-2013, 08:55 AM

Hurting of knee while running can be due to several reasons like incorrect posture, applying more pressure or wrong shape and weight of the footwear. It is really necessary to take care of all these aspects so that proper effect can be experienced.

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