My Knee Hurts......

Coldplaylover · Jul 29th, 2006, 12:08 PM

Now what? I am used to doing either the Step Mill for 45-60 minutes 5 times a week or running 4 miles 2 or 3 times a week! What cardio can I do that won't hurt my knee?

Melissa71 · Jul 29th, 2006, 12:47 PM

Do you have access to a swimming pool? Swimming is good exercise, and won't hurt your knee. I

Melissa71 · Jul 29th, 2006, 12:47 PM

Oops, sent it before I was finished. :o) I hope you feel better.

Also, make sure you're wearing the proper shoes for the type of exercise you're doing. And be sure to replace them, for running you really need a good pair of shoes.

wild musings · Jul 29th, 2006, 12:51 PM

Do you have access to an elliptical machine, stationary bike? Or maybe you're doing it too long? I also suggest exercising every other day rather than day-after-day. You need to rest those muscles! I hope you feel better as well!

Coldplaylover · Jul 29th, 2006, 01:13 PM

Thank you. I will try the elliptical and the bike and give myself days off instead of consecutive days. I am good with alternating my shoes all the time but now I have a boo-boo on the outer left toe so I need to wear mole skin no matter which shoe I wear.

Deborahsue · Jul 29th, 2006, 11:15 PM

Sorry about the knees. I gave up running and started spinning about eight years ago. Now I spin 5 days a week and love it -- just as good cardio as running -- may-be better --and totally safe, and even fun.

Once your knees start to hurt, you really should consider giving up exercise that involves impact.

Also, glucosamine / chondroitin supplements really do help.

Also, Cho-pat knee braces.

Hope you're feeling better soon!

alvie223 · Jul 30th, 2006, 08:27 PM

heat before work out ice afterwards

and pool therapy is amazing

amanda · Jul 30th, 2006, 09:40 PM

i blew out my knee about two years ago, and the best stuff for a sore knee is swimming, since it has zero impact but stretches and strengthens your muscles. if you can't do that, stationary bike - since you sit, your knee doesn't have to absorb the shock of your body weight. i'd only step up to elliptical after it's been feeling better for a few days.

this may also be a sign that you need to vary your workout. since you do that much on the stair stepper 5 times a week, you're probably putting a lot more wear and tear on your knees than the average person. try switching it out twice a week with elliptical or swimming if you can and you can probably ward off a lot of future soreness.

i hope you feel better! sore knees are about the worst thing ever.

Jul 29th, 2006, 12:08 PM	#1
Coldplaylover Member	My Knee Hurts...... Now what? I am used to doing either the Step Mill for 45-60 minutes 5 times a week or running 4 miles 2 or 3 times a week! What cardio can I do that won't hurt my knee?

Jul 29th, 2006, 12:47 PM	#2
Melissa71 Member Location: Illinois	Re: My Knee Hurts...... Do you have access to a swimming pool? Swimming is good exercise, and won't hurt your knee. I

Jul 29th, 2006, 12:47 PM	#3
Melissa71 Member Location: Illinois	Re: My Knee Hurts...... Oops, sent it before I was finished. :o) I hope you feel better. Also, make sure you're wearing the proper shoes for the type of exercise you're doing. And be sure to replace them, for running you really need a good pair of shoes. Last edited by Melissa71; Jul 29th, 2006 at 12:55 PM.

Jul 29th, 2006, 12:51 PM	#4
wild musings Fake News Junkie Location: Raleigh, NC	Re: My Knee Hurts...... Do you have access to an elliptical machine, stationary bike? Or maybe you're doing it too long? I also suggest exercising every other day rather than day-after-day. You need to rest those muscles! I hope you feel better as well!

Jul 29th, 2006, 01:13 PM	#5
Coldplaylover Member	Re: My Knee Hurts...... Thank you. I will try the elliptical and the bike and give myself days off instead of consecutive days. I am good with alternating my shoes all the time but now I have a boo-boo on the outer left toe so I need to wear mole skin no matter which shoe I wear.

Jul 29th, 2006, 11:15 PM	#6
Deborahsue Member	Re: My Knee Hurts...... Sorry about the knees. I gave up running and started spinning about eight years ago. Now I spin 5 days a week and love it -- just as good cardio as running -- may-be better --and totally safe, and even fun. Once your knees start to hurt, you really should consider giving up exercise that involves impact. Also, glucosamine / chondroitin supplements really do help. Also, Cho-pat knee braces. Hope you're feeling better soon!

Jul 30th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#7
alvie223 Member	Re: My Knee Hurts...... heat before work out ice afterwards and pool therapy is amazing __________________

Jul 30th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#8
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Location: Athens, GA	Re: My Knee Hurts...... i blew out my knee about two years ago, and the best stuff for a sore knee is swimming, since it has zero impact but stretches and strengthens your muscles. if you can't do that, stationary bike - since you sit, your knee doesn't have to absorb the shock of your body weight. i'd only step up to elliptical after it's been feeling better for a few days. this may also be a sign that you need to vary your workout. since you do that much on the stair stepper 5 times a week, you're probably putting a lot more wear and tear on your knees than the average person. try switching it out twice a week with elliptical or swimming if you can and you can probably ward off a lot of future soreness. i hope you feel better! sore knees are about the worst thing ever. __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com