Question 1

is it okay to use lidoderm patches to help relieve symptoms of mild crps (left leg below knee)?

Accepted Answer

Topical patches: Work best when there is a restricted area of pain, place the patch on x-marks the spot.

Question 2

help please! i'm having knee pain, running don't know why?

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Could be many things: Depends on what kind of pain, where, symptoms, etc. You should of course see someone to examine your knee. Generally speaking there are many things that can go into knee pain with running, outside of an obvious injury things to consider are improper running form, starting too aggressively with a new program, poor shoes, an old injury that didn't heal, weak hips causing affecting the knees. Depends.

Question 3

how do i get rid of knee pain after running every am?

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New shoes: Start with a gait analysis. If you are an under or over pronator and your shoes aren't correcting for it, that could be the cause. Go to a good running shoe store and have them do a gait analysis, it's free. They can recommend shoes and/or orthotics to correct the problem.

Question 4

my teenager is complaining of knee pain when running and jumping but not at other times. next steps?

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D/C running& jumping: At least until you have figured out why it hurts stop doing the things that cause pain. Maybe it is a simple problem that requires only some tincture of time, but maybe iris a sign of more serious damage that requires some professional attention. If a couple of days of going light on it does not help, get it examined.

Question 5

after seeing a physiotherapist i was told that my knee pain is caused by weak glutes. is this severe and how long should i take off running?

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No : Weak "glutes" are generally not a severe condition and it would be fine to progressively resume normal activities such as running, as long as your pain/strength allow for that.  Having said that, weak quads would actually be much more likely to be a cause of knee pain, so i would clarify with your physiotherapist and your doctor as to your diagnosis.

Question 6

i've been having recurring knee pain during and after running over the last several years. it mostly flares up when i haven't run in a while, and then once i'm back in a running routine it will often go away. that being said i've been meaning to get it checked out for a while and my health coach recommended i reach out about possible telehealth.

knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Knee Pain: What you are experiencing is very common. After not running for a while, the joints become stiffer and on resuming running, initially microtrauma and stress on the joints causes the pain to happen. After a bit, these heal and the joints are more supple and strong. When reinitiating running, be less agressive and ease into it. Also stay hydrated and practice proper running and exercise techniques.

Question 7

i have knee pain from running. what should i do?

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See your doctor: If rest, ice and elevation for a short period of time does not help, i would have it evaluated by a physician.

Question 8

how do i manage knee pain after running?

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Running pain: You shouldn't generally have knee pain after running.   It may require some investigation, a more gradual approach, or new footwear.  Once you have the pain anti-inflammatories, tylenol (acetaminophen) and ice are helpful.

Question 9

how do i deal with knee pain after running long distance?

Accepted Answer

Workout safely: You can apply ice over the knee, do a little bit of compression with an elastic bandage and apply cold compress over the site of pain. If this occurs after strenuous exercise this might be normal, if this condition happens all the time it is important to attend with a physician to discard any other problem like osteoarthritis (though you are young for this condition). Workout safely. :)

Question 10

how should i treat knee pain (i believe tendonitis) from running and how long does it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice anti-inflm: Tendinitis or sprain can take 1-2 weeks. Would recommend rest, ice, and anti-inflammatories such as alleve, naprosyn (naproxen) etc (with food). The the knee, i would also recommend quadriceps strengthening exercises - straight leg raises lying flat on the back.

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How do i get rid of knee pain after running every am?

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My teenager is complaining of knee pain when running and jumping but not at other times. next steps?

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After seeing a physiotherapist i was told that my knee pain is caused by weak glutes. is this severe and how long should i take off running?

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I have knee pain from running. what should i do?

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