Comments on: How do I not get knee pains when I run on a treadmill? http://treadmill-guide.com/treadmills/how-do-i-not-get-knee-pains-when-i-run-on-a-treadmill/ Getting Fit on the Road to Nowhere Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:03:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Need2know http://treadmill-guide.com/treadmills/how-do-i-not-get-knee-pains-when-i-run-on-a-treadmill/comment-page-1/#comment-442 Need2know Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:23:16 +0000 http://treadmill-guide.com/treadmills/how-do-i-not-get-knee-pains-when-i-run-on-a-treadmill/#comment-442 Hmmmm Hmmmm Hmmm' Well I think we need more info then just this, theres all different knee pains, that effect all different parts of the knee. There's lateral pain thats caused by the IT Band, intererior pain, posterior, etc etc. I would wager a bet that your specific knee pain can be eliminated by three things, 1. Take a rest day at least 1-2 times per week, and really rest, dont mow the lawn or reshingle a roof. 2. Stretch properly, theres loads of websites out there to help you along with your doctor, your stretch should take appx. 10 min before the run and 20 -30 after. 3. Get real good running shoes that fit you well, the ONLY way to do this is to go to a store dedicated to running, Not Wal-Mart, Not Sports Authority, but a real running shoe store. They will fit you and make sure that the shoe is correctly supporting your foot, which attaches to the ankle, which attaches to the leg, which attaches to the knee. If this is ignored your pain will go to the hip and lower back. Wait until the pain is gone, (hopefully 1-2 weeks if longer go to a Dr.) and then begin againat a slow pace and rebuild, following these steps. The reason people **** running is because they dont have patience to fix injuries, but I know this will help you. And please give us an update in a couple weeks to see how its going. Hmmmm Hmmmm Hmmm’

Well I think we need more info then just this, theres all different knee pains, that effect all different parts of the knee. There’s lateral pain thats caused by the IT Band, intererior pain, posterior, etc etc.
I would wager a bet that your specific knee pain can be eliminated by three things,
1. Take a rest day at least 1-2 times per week, and really rest, dont mow the lawn or reshingle a roof.
2. Stretch properly, theres loads of websites out there to help you along with your doctor, your stretch should take appx. 10 min before the run and 20 -30 after.
3. Get real good running shoes that fit you well, the ONLY way to do this is to go to a store dedicated to running, Not Wal-Mart, Not Sports Authority, but a real running shoe store. They will fit you and make sure that the shoe is correctly supporting your foot, which attaches to the ankle, which attaches to the leg, which attaches to the knee. If this is ignored your pain will go to the hip and lower back.

Wait until the pain is gone, (hopefully 1-2 weeks if longer go to a Dr.) and then begin againat a slow pace and rebuild, following these steps. The reason people **** running is because they dont have patience to fix injuries, but I know this will help you.
And please give us an update in a couple weeks to see how its going.

]]> By: rhino72032 http://treadmill-guide.com/treadmills/how-do-i-not-get-knee-pains-when-i-run-on-a-treadmill/comment-page-1/#comment-441 rhino72032 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:06:17 +0000 http://treadmill-guide.com/treadmills/how-do-i-not-get-knee-pains-when-i-run-on-a-treadmill/#comment-441 How long have you been running? If you're new to running, you may be trying to do too much too soon. It's better to increase milage slowly--no more than 10 percent per week. Do you run outside and get no pain? Then the treadmill surface may be too soft, causing your lower leg to torque slightly under your knee. If you expeience knee pain running on the treadmill AND while running on the streets, then it may be your shoes. If you can get to a shoe store that specializes in running shoes, they are better at looking at your running form and recommending a shoe for you. Fleet Feet is a chain of stores around the country, but there are many store owned and worked in by runners. They can watch the the way your foot and ankle react when they land and decide if you need a motion control or stability shoe. How long have you been running? If you’re new to running, you may be trying to do too much too soon. It’s better to increase milage slowly–no more than 10 percent per week.
Do you run outside and get no pain? Then the treadmill surface may be too soft, causing your lower leg to torque slightly under your knee.
If you expeience knee pain running on the treadmill AND while running on the streets, then it may be your shoes.
If you can get to a shoe store that specializes in running shoes, they are better at looking at your running form
and recommending a shoe for you.
Fleet Feet is a chain of stores around the country,
but there are many store owned and worked in by runners.
They can watch the the way your foot and ankle react
when they land and decide if you need a motion control
or stability shoe.

]]> By: jennylynn http://treadmill-guide.com/treadmills/how-do-i-not-get-knee-pains-when-i-run-on-a-treadmill/comment-page-1/#comment-440 jennylynn Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:57:42 +0000 http://treadmill-guide.com/treadmills/how-do-i-not-get-knee-pains-when-i-run-on-a-treadmill/#comment-440 There really aren't "techniques" to running on the treadmill, but I know knee pain and the causes can be overuse (running to much), not having enough strength and therefore straining your knee (add squats and lunges to strengthen), increasing your mileage too fast, bad shoes. I've just gotten over my knee issue (IT band) and good shoes, and strength training have been what's helped it. There really aren’t “techniques” to running on the treadmill, but I know knee pain and the causes can be overuse (running to much), not having enough strength and therefore straining your knee (add squats and lunges to strengthen), increasing your mileage too fast, bad shoes. I’ve just gotten over my knee issue (IT band) and good shoes, and strength training have been what’s helped it.

]]> By: wvucivilguy http://treadmill-guide.com/treadmills/how-do-i-not-get-knee-pains-when-i-run-on-a-treadmill/comment-page-1/#comment-439 wvucivilguy Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:34:26 +0000 http://treadmill-guide.com/treadmills/how-do-i-not-get-knee-pains-when-i-run-on-a-treadmill/#comment-439 I have the same problem when running on a treadmill. Running causes impact on the knee and ankle joints of the body anyway that is why elipticles became popular (as they provide a similar workout with much less impact). I cannot give you any tips on technique but I will say that technique may not be the problem. Perhaps you need to find a workout that has less impact or try running on a softer surface. I would much rather use a treadmill but because of the knee pain and tightness I am forced to us an eliptical machine for my cardio. I have the same problem when running on a treadmill. Running causes impact on the knee and ankle joints of the body anyway that is why elipticles became popular (as they provide a similar workout with much less impact). I cannot give you any tips on technique but I will say that technique may not be the problem. Perhaps you need to find a workout that has less impact or try running on a softer surface. I would much rather use a treadmill but because of the knee pain and tightness I am forced to us an eliptical machine for my cardio.

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