NO MORE FEELING WEAK AT THE KNEES SIMPLE METHODS TO BEAT KNEE PAIN WHILE RUNNING
(continued from outside)
Most all knee and leg pain can be attributed to the following issues:
• Poor muscular strength • Imbalance of muscular strength with certain muscles stronger and others weaker
• Poor muscular coordination • Poor biomechanics of walking / running • Lack of flexibility
DON’T PUSH THROUGH THE PAIN While feeling a stretching sensation or muscle burn is a normal part of exercising, feeling pain is not. Sharp or dull pain should be paid attention to and not pushed through. Make sure you are doing adequate warming up prior to exercising as muscles and tissues require internal lubrication to work properly. Warming up brings natural fluids to the area to help with lubrication, improving elasticity and function. In addition, make sure to properly stretch after exercising to ensure that flexibility is maintained and gained. SEEING A SPECIALIST If you have recurring knee pain or discomfort for more than 3 days, it is time to see a specialist. The ideal specialist to see is a physical therapist as they are medical experts in joint movement and function (kinesiology). A thorough evaluation needs to be done of your movement, walking patterns, strength, joint mobility, patella tracking and proprioception. Only then, can the true source of the pain be found, treated and help you understand what you can do to prevent it from returning. In addition, if you are an avid athlete, a physical therapist is key in helping you discover new ways to improve your movement and function, helping you improve your game. Get on the path to healthy knees and call us today for a joint movement analysis. Discover how liberating it can be to run or exercise pain-free.
Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter