Knee pain

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by BlueDevilRef

Thanks! I have tried K tape and was not impressed. Chiro put it on and it didn't help. Plus, it came off very quickly and I had to shave my wooly knee to put it on.

What shoes are you wearing?

[BlueDevilRef]

Originally Posted by BigCat

What shoes are you wearing?

Nike flex run. I really really wish saucony made all black shoes. Those are my preferred running shoes. I'm not a reebok zig guy. I have a pair of those for a few years ago and the toe box is way too narrow

[deecee]

perhaps need new insoles to reduce the impact of each step.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by deecee

perhaps need new insoles to reduce the impact of each step.

You might also take it one step further and look at custom orthotic insoles. It's amazing how the right arch support can bring both the knee and ankle joints into proper alignment. I did this about 8 years ago at the recommendation of my physician, and it has reduced knee pain issues by 90% for me.

Talk to your doc......

[Eastshire]

You could also take a look at how your footstrike is. If you're landing hard on your heel, there's a lot of extra energy going up your leg.

Here's an article about how footstrike effects knee pain in runners.

[Rob1968]

The quadriceps complex is a much more complicated structure than most people realize. Some muscles cross from origins on the hip, on the outer area, to attachment on inner sites below the knee, while others cross from the inside to the outside, and the most commonly noticed muscles make up the bulk of the over-all structure, in the front of the femur, passing the patella, and also attaching below the knee joint.
If the pain and discomfort is on the inside or outside of the knee joint, a possible cause is an imbalance in the relative strength and flexibility of the muscles that attach to that side of the joint. A Sports Physical Therapist, or a Certified Physical Trainer, with certification in rehabilitation exercise, may be able to provide exercises that will overcome the imbalance.
My knee joint pain, on the inside of my right knee, is lessened, by seated, leg extension exercise, with moderate weight, and consistent exercise. I also use a knee compression sleeve, covered by a soft knee brace - non-hinged. When an imbalance is corrected, overall quad, hamstring, and calf strength and flexibility are to be maintained. Running, by itself, in such cases, is not sufficient to avoid recurrence.
Some physiologists recommend the use of glucosamine, and chondroitin to aid in the maintenance and healing of joint and connective tissue.
Omega-3 fatty acids are also recommended, to ensure proper joint lubrication.
As mentioned by an earlier poster, ibuprofen can be used, before exercise, to avoid inflammation in the affected joint.
As with any lay-offered advice, consult with a trusted physician, before applying any such suggested remedies.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BlueDevilRef

Nike flex run. I really really wish saucony made all black shoes. Those are my preferred running shoes. I'm not a reebok zig guy. I have a pair of those for a few years ago and the toe box is way too narrow

I wear Zigs b/c of the cushion and bounce for my college games. I wear Nike Travas for HS games--most comfortable shoes I've ever worn and have decent cushion.