wbmorgan1962 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 My wife and I have been running regularly for 6 weeks or so and she has been struggling with what friends have told her is tendonitis in the knee (left knee, inside of leg). Her friends tell her to keep running on it to buildup muscle and after several weeks she should be good to go....anyone else have this kind of issue and is this advice good advice/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjilm Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 most of the knee trouble that i've had has been under the patella, and has been helped by stretching out my tight i.t. band using a foam roller on the outside of the thigh. if the problem is tendinitis, that's inflammation, and the usual treatment is a couple of days' rest and anti-inflammatory meds, like ibuprofen, before easing back into activity. idk about any existing medical conditions she may have; if there are any, especially other meds that could contraindicate nsaid usage, she should probably have it looked at by a professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Stillwell Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Check YouTube for different knee stretches. This will strengthen the muscles around the knee. Also look into taping the knee. This will add support to the knee. Lastly look into arch supports. I did this and solved my knee issues. Best of luck and keep running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Diane Richards Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Please take her to see a doctor before she does permanent damage! This is a great community and forum, but nothing can take the place of a physical exam by a medical professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Danmar Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 It's no recommended to keep running while knee or ankle is hurting. Sometime I also got knee pain while running and I read about doing exercise to strength the hips may avoid knee pain. I have been doing hips exercises for 2 weeks now and I have had not problem with my knee lately In your wife case I think is really recomended to go see a doctor to have a final evaluation Good luck with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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