What to do if your knee hurts while running

Knee pain while running is abnormal. It is because your knee is injured. What you need most in this situation is rest. Rest can allow your body to recover as soon as possible, but for complete recovery you need to go to the hospital for a detailed examination and then take medication according to the doctor's instructions. So in the future, when you run, you must pay attention to prevent knee damage and wear a pair of shoes that fit you.

When running, climbing and other sports, if the intensity of the exercise is too high or the posture is incorrect, it will often cause damage to the knee. Among them, the most common is pain in the knee joint. It is specifically located in the area called the patellar tendon ligament below the kneecap (patella).

When "runner's knee" first appears, the patient only feels pain during or after running, and the pain worsens when sitting down and straightening the leg; if the affected limb maintains a certain position for a long time, joint stiffness may occur, but joint pain rarely occurs. If pain occurs in the patellar tendon ligament, the amount of exercise should be reduced; if the pain is more severe, running should be stopped for 2 to 4 weeks, and some anti-inflammatory drugs should be taken orally, such as ibuprofen, fenbid, indomethacin, etc.

In addition, it is also necessary to take appropriate preventive measures:

1. Local cold compress. When the pain is obvious, you can use small ice cubes or a towel soaked in cold water to apply to the painful area, 2 to 3 times a day, each time for 5 to 15 minutes.

Second, self-traction.

Stretch the posterior thigh muscles: Stand facing the balcony, lift one leg, put the heel on the balcony, and try to straighten the knee joint. Slowly bend the upper body forward until the muscles behind the thigh feel stretched. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then relax and return to the original position. Repeat the leg stretching 4 to 6 times. Alternate between the two legs.

To prevent knee pain and damage, in addition to wearing a pair of suitable shoes, you also need to choose a suitable running track and choose the correct running method. This will allow you to exercise while not harming your body. This is a win-win situation. Also, if you have knee pain, you can first apply a cold compress and do some self-stretching to help you recover as quickly as possible.