Got Runners Knee I think

[state 08]

On Wednesday, I had this weird pain (didn't hurt tooo bad, but was really uncomfortable) with my left knee and left hip.

googled it, and seems to be runners knee.

It's been getting a little better. Switched to elliptical for the time being, and icing my knee after the work out as well as applying some joint ointment before sleeping...

anyone else have any other input on this? How long does it usually last?



Update (11/22): Well, the knee and hip are pretty much at 100%. I think I'm still going to stick with elliptical till' the end of the year to play it safe, and jump back on the treadmill in January.

 

[PricklyPete]

It's funny...I've been running long distance for years...and while I've had injuries (mostly related to playing soccer...but affecting my running obviously)...I have never had anything chronic from running alone. What have you found that describes runner's knee and what pains are you having that makes you think it is. Just an FYI for me if you care to divulge.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

It's funny...I've been running long distance for years...and while I've had injuries (mostly related to playing soccer...but affecting my running obviously)...I have never had anything chronic from running alone. What have you found that describes runner's knee and what pains are you having that makes you think it is. Just an FYI for me if you care to divulge.

Well, if somebody runs with an imbalance or favors one side, something like runner's knee is very common. It also depends on foot strike. Those with front footstrike tend to have fewer problems than those with heel footstrike. It may simply be an overuse injury, but it may be something with pelvis alignment. I would contemplate seeing a good, empirical chiropractor (none of the hokus pokus stuff) and talk to him about it. Sometimes pelvis misalignment can induce hip/knee pain, especially from running.

 

[eits]

Well, if somebody runs with an imbalance or favors one side, something like runner's knee is very common. It also depends on foot strike. Those with front footstrike tend to have fewer problems than those with heel footstrike. It may simply be an overuse injury, but it may be something with pelvis alignment. I would contemplate seeing a good, empirical chiropractor (none of the hokus pokus stuff) and talk to him about it. Sometimes pelvis misalignment can induce hip/knee pain, especially from running.

bah! you stole my post, sir... you must have remembered my post from the other thread that was almost the exact same as this one

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=315787&highlight=chiropractor

 

[StageLeft]

Well, if somebody runs with an imbalance or favors one side, something like runner's knee is very common. It also depends on foot strike. Those with front footstrike tend to have fewer problems than those with heel footstrike. It may simply be an overuse injury, but it may be something with pelvis alignment. I would contemplate seeing a good, empirical chiropractor (none of the hokus pokus stuff) and talk to him about it. Sometimes pelvis misalignment can induce hip/knee pain, especially from running.

This is why I got mine. I ran through it for too long and created a permanent scar tissue on my tendon, this four years ago as the result of it morphing into patellar tendinosis. The condition is woefully underestimated by health care providers, IMO. It was never even brought up among the sports docs and PTs I saw so I had to figure out what it was myself including the proper treatment, which has helped a good bit.

 

[state 08]

Update (11/22): Well, the knee and hip are pretty much at 100%. I think I'm still going to stick with elliptical till' the end of the year to play it safe, and jump back on the treadmill in January.

 

[bobsmith1492]

I've found that running faster helps a lot; it probably forces better form and smoother strokes. Also check your shoes (see Skoorb's sig...)

 

[state 08]

I've found that running faster helps a lot; it probably forces better form and smoother strokes. Also check your shoes (see Skoorb's sig...)

I was already pushing it to the limit - and I think that was the primary cause of the problem.

I normally run at a steady pace of 8.5 mph for 3 miles, and was trying to push it to 8.9-9.1 these past 2 weeks.

My running shoes are fine. I got fitted for my low arch.

 

[bobsmith1492]

What distances are you running? I'm thinking in the 10-15 mile range where I tend to slow down a bit and keeping the speed up helps.

Otherwise I can see the other extreme causing bad running form as well - often the more tired you get the sloppier you run.