Need some advice
I am 4.5 months out and I want to start Jogging. I used to run when I was in the Navy (21 years). But haven't done any running for 16 years since I retired. Yesterday while my wife and I were on our 3 mile walk I decided to start jogging. To start off I walked and then jogged past three power poles, walked until I caught my breath again and then jogged for another three poles. I kept rotating this until I finished the 3 miles.
I am having minor knee pain in my left knee. this is funny because the right knee is the one I hurt while in the military and the one I was worried about. I've talked to a orthopedic and he says there is nothing wrong with my knee and he doesn't recommend a knee support.
Any suggestions?
I am having minor knee pain in my left knee. this is funny because the right knee is the one I hurt while in the military and the one I was worried about. I've talked to a orthopedic and he says there is nothing wrong with my knee and he doesn't recommend a knee support.
Any suggestions?
Mike 
Hi! Welcome to the board!
My advice is to go to Runner's Planet online and read their info. on different types of injuries--it's a really great resource for everyone from beginners to experts and I highly recommend it. It not only gives details about what injury causes what type of pain, it also has things that you can do to prevent and treat the injury.
You should be stretching carefully before and after you run to minimize the risk of injury. Many people have successfully transitioned from walking to running using the Couch to 5K plan, which is free online. I used the walk/run method I found on Cool Running.com, starting out by walking for 5 minutes, running for 30 seconds, alternating back and forth, for 30 minutes, 5 days a week. By the end of week 6 I could run for 2 miles without stopping.
Best of luck! It sounds like you are really motivated!
My advice is to go to Runner's Planet online and read their info. on different types of injuries--it's a really great resource for everyone from beginners to experts and I highly recommend it. It not only gives details about what injury causes what type of pain, it also has things that you can do to prevent and treat the injury.
You should be stretching carefully before and after you run to minimize the risk of injury. Many people have successfully transitioned from walking to running using the Couch to 5K plan, which is free online. I used the walk/run method I found on Cool Running.com, starting out by walking for 5 minutes, running for 30 seconds, alternating back and forth, for 30 minutes, 5 days a week. By the end of week 6 I could run for 2 miles without stopping.
Best of luck! It sounds like you are really motivated!
"Fall down 7 times--STAND UP 8!"
Mike welcome to the Exercise and Fitness Board. It's a great place with great people. You and I are right at the same place. The people here turned me on to the c25k program. It stands for Couch to 5 kilometers. It's a great method and it works. Check it out www.c25k.com. I've been using the program by cool runnings. Good luck and don't over do it with the knees. I've got a bad right knee and I'm taking it easy on it. I'll get to where I want to be if I don't push the knee beyond what it can do right now.
Duane
Duane
"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
I run for those who can't or won't. I run because I once was one of those people.
Mike,
First of all, welcome!
I've had knee pain all my adult life, and since running I actually have less. It may just be that your joints need to get used to it again, and once they're lubed up, the pain may go away. Glad you saw the ortho and he says it's all good. If you're comfortable with ibuprofen, by all means use it occasionally. You may just have some swelling from not being used to running. I don't usually have pain anymore, but sometimes after a long run, I'll need some antiinflammatory meds.
Linn
First of all, welcome!
I've had knee pain all my adult life, and since running I actually have less. It may just be that your joints need to get used to it again, and once they're lubed up, the pain may go away. Glad you saw the ortho and he says it's all good. If you're comfortable with ibuprofen, by all means use it occasionally. You may just have some swelling from not being used to running. I don't usually have pain anymore, but sometimes after a long run, I'll need some antiinflammatory meds.
Linn
Have you been properly fitted for running shoes? If not, I highly recommend that you go to a running specialty store, and get fitted for the right shoes for you. The wrong type of shoes could be causing you pain.
That is exactly how I started running - I would go for walks, and try to run to the light pole, sign, end of the block, et****il I could run for 20 minutes without stopping. Now I am training for my first half marathon in 3 weeks!!
Best of luck to you!!
That is exactly how I started running - I would go for walks, and try to run to the light pole, sign, end of the block, et****il I could run for 20 minutes without stopping. Now I am training for my first half marathon in 3 weeks!!
Best of luck to you!!
ICE, let me say that again ICE. Didn't mean to yell. When I first started running I had some knee pain and after a run I would fill up the ice pack and sit in my recliner with an ice pack and alternate knees. I really helped me. Also since the doc's tell us to not take NSAID's I eat foods that are natural anti inflammatories. Blueberries, walnuts, salmon, foods with rich with omega 3's. I can't say for certain but I think it has helped me.
pan head
pan head
Good shoes are critical; Asics, Nike, New Balance, Mizuno, Reebok, Adidas; good shoes espcially for running.
Sole inserts are also an idea that I picked up from Runners World. But in addition to the material in their article/suggestion,...I have also learned not to use the gel type unless I put them under the regular/provided insole; the rubbery plastic gel material really heats up my feet as opposed to the white or black foam with the fiber/cloth type top lining (just my experience if you can use it).
I also reap benefit from joint pain taking Vit A & D together in the morning with my other stuff (3 D & 1 A). I stopped for a while and have started back; it works for me. The D is the operative vitamin; Vit A is suppose to facilitate its more efficient absorption.
Also, elastic knee supports are relatively cheap and might not hurt to try regardless of the doctors advice. The worst that can happen is you get some benefit or you waste $10-$15.
Its worth a try and see it it provides any benefits.
A number of my running buddies use them and I am not even sure they all have knee problems or are just trying to be preventive. My oldest daughter has two bad knees (one scoped this past summer then other scheduled for this December) and she won't go for as walk, run, or bike ride without them.
Congrads on bumping it up to the next level. The results feel amazing.
Sole inserts are also an idea that I picked up from Runners World. But in addition to the material in their article/suggestion,...I have also learned not to use the gel type unless I put them under the regular/provided insole; the rubbery plastic gel material really heats up my feet as opposed to the white or black foam with the fiber/cloth type top lining (just my experience if you can use it).
I also reap benefit from joint pain taking Vit A & D together in the morning with my other stuff (3 D & 1 A). I stopped for a while and have started back; it works for me. The D is the operative vitamin; Vit A is suppose to facilitate its more efficient absorption.
Also, elastic knee supports are relatively cheap and might not hurt to try regardless of the doctors advice. The worst that can happen is you get some benefit or you waste $10-$15.
Its worth a try and see it it provides any benefits.
A number of my running buddies use them and I am not even sure they all have knee problems or are just trying to be preventive. My oldest daughter has two bad knees (one scoped this past summer then other scheduled for this December) and she won't go for as walk, run, or bike ride without them.
Congrads on bumping it up to the next level. The results feel amazing.
If u really would like to start back running your right on course without even realizing it.............if your regularly walking 3 miles your already doing a 5k (well almost, a 5k is 3.1 miles).......the fact that your walking/ jogging in an area or route that u have eyesight landmarks is also ideal......this will help you progress. keep doing what you are doing, your progress will come naturally and more easy as u lose more weight and push yourself to run a little further than u last ran; i don't wear a watch when i run, so i began by just using my landmarks.......if u jog 3 poles now, make it four or 5 next week, and so on .............in just a few weeks u will see that your jogging quite far. if u can jog the course u normally take, you've just done your first (unofficial) 5k.........if the doc saw nothing wrong with your knee, then that pain would be normal.....your muscles and ligaments will get use to the running over time and u should see the pain subside. if u plan to do alot of jogging......go get fitted for a good running shoe, all the ones suggested are fine including Brooks.....a good store will put u on a tread runner and check your pronation(foot roll) and suggest a proper shoe.......since surgery i have done several 5K's and trail runs and they have all been a blast......have fun........
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