How do I get my knees to stop aching after exercising?
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Interesting, I have had this feeling before and this is what I have done: Get plenty of sleep (at least 8 hours), eat healthy (fruits, protein [chicken], salad, fibers [oatmeal, breads], drink lots of water) 3-5 small meals a day, and get rid of any stinking thinking. Its important to stretch and drink water before, during and after your exercises. The most important thing I have done is stand up, bend slightly over, put your hands on your knees, and squat down slowly while keeping your hands on your knees as added support, then stand up slowly while keeping your hands on your knees, do this 15-20 times BEFORE doing any exercises such as running, squats, any leg lifts, anything that bends the knees - this warms up the knee joints. Also, wear comfortable shoes. Run on grass rather than a hard surface as it takes the impact away from your knee joints. Consider swimming and cycling as a good warmup. Maybe do lighter weight for a while to save your joints. Drink plenty of fluids to keep your joints active. Maybe look into some joint repair supplements at GNC. I do circuit training and I get a great workout without the heavy weights. My knees are fine now. Good luck.
653868
use resistence bands and do exercises that involve lying on the floor with the bands, that way there is no weight on your knees.
424723
You might look into Aquajogging, running in place floating in the pool with a foam belt for bouyancy.  Lance Armstrong does it to improve his power.  Lots of track athletes do it as well.  No impact and it is low speed, so it should be easy on the knee.  Or just trying kicking with a kickboard, either with arms extended or kickboard hugged to your chest, and do flutter kick, your knees will stay pretty much straight.  \n\nYou could do lots of sit-ups and core work as well?   You might just have to learn to deal with some pain in anything you do, as hard as that is.  Is a little pain worth more years on the life?  Sounds like a frustrating situation, hope you can find something that works for you.
1052267
It's very difficult to answer a question like that online.  Age and level of activity is a huge factor.  You could have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone cancer, torn meniscus, torn ACL or other ligaments, gout, or plain join inflammation from using your knees too much.  See a doctor.
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everything can be done in moderation and you can alternate your runs for shorter ones and then one really long one at some point in the week take care of the stress on the knee's though and if you find that you are getting a lot of injury take your running inside on a treadmill as that will ease the pressure on the knees and joints.\nOn the other hand walk does wonders too
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If you have bad knees, then you need to invest in a treadmill that has give in it, some of the cheaper ones are Nordic Trak models normally priced around 700-800. Cheaper ones, as well as heavy gym models will be noticably stiffer. When shopping, go and jupm up and down on different treadmill belts to see which ones are the most confortable. \n\nOh, and a 1-1.5% incline most closely mirrors the actual effort required to walk outside.
481299
try not to kneel as much if you do at all.. take some advil or tylenol when you feel it coming on..
383163
Are you  doing any stretches?   Stretch only to comfort, not pain.\nFace a wall.  Put your hands on the wall.  Bend your right knee,keeping that foot flat on the floor, and stretch your left leg backwards, also keeping foot flat on the floor.  Hold for 20 seconds.  Repeat on other side.\nSit on the floor.  Spread your legs out in a V.  Lean over your right leg.  Hold for 20 .Lean over your left leg. Hold for 20.  Lean to middle.  Hold for 20.
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It is the wearing away and/or softening of the articular cartilage. \n\nThe articular cartilage is a connective tissue that covers and protects the underside of the patella, the bottom end of the femur, and top end of the tibia. It absorbs stress to the knee joint and allows the patella to track smoothly in its femoral groove.\n\nCauses typically include excessive running or similar activity can wear down the articular cartilage over time. This can occur due to the patella not tracking smoothly in its femoral groove.\n\nThe symptoms include pain around the patella (kneecap), usually occurring on the medial (inner) side and below (inferior aspect of the patella).\n\nRecommended Treatment would be R.I.C.E. - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Reduce activity to promote healing. Avoid downhill runs especially. Strengthen surrounding muscles with a professionally recommended program. Apply Ice for 10-15 minutes after each workout to reduce inflammation and pain. (If any skin irritation or adverse reaction occurs due to icing, see your medical doctor). A proper stretching (Quadriceps, Iliotibial Band) routine is highly recommended pre and post workouts. As with any orthopedic injury, a consultation with a sports medicine professional is recommended.
726209
I have RA and my knees hurt the worst. I also stand all day, and finally I have come up with a method that works for me. First, I wear high quality knee braces while I am working. They seem to give me support which helps. When I get home, I place a small dab of Tiger Balm on my knees and alternate heat and ice. I went to Walgreens and purchased the sock-type heating "tube". It is called Bed Buddy, or something like that. It was only 9.99. It is white and has 2 blue handles- the people at Walgreens should be able to help you find it. I know with my RA, I couldn't make one on my own. Also, this has soothing aromas like eucalyptus.\n\nI start out with the heat, then move on the the ice pack. Really, i use a frozen bag of English peas because they can mold to my knee. Its kinds intense at first, but after the first minute, it goes away. I usually do this process for 20 minutes per knee. It really does help me, and I hope it helps you.
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Go see your Doctor!  You could prevent a very painful knee replacement when you are older.
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Jogging is a high-impact form of exercise, so it is rough on your joints in general.  If you can jog on a softer surface like a natural trail or special trails that have a foam like texture, or inside at a fitness center, that might help.\n\nDepending on your age and other factors, this could be a symptom of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or deterioration of the cartilige in your knee.  If it only hurts for a few minutes, I would just try finding a softer surface, or you could consider switching to a lower impact exercise like bicycling.  If it starts to interfere with your daily activity, then you should see a doctor or orthopedic surgeon for advice.
762115
I've had and my knee doctor told me to rest it by not doing running or anything like that since that is what causes it.  You also need to strengthn the knee muscles.  what you should do is buy leg weights and slowly get up to like ten pounds ten reps 3 sets of straight leg raises with foot slightly turned out a bit.  knee braces will help you out a lot my knee doctor told me to get custom made ones and they are worth the money since they fit the knee and help them.  also get shoes with good arch supports since that also tends to be the problem.
501884
Try this one it works.  Lay on or back arms out to side and knees drawn up. Put your feet together and make big figure eights in the air  with them. I know this sounds silly but it tightens those muscles. i mean swing your feet to the side down and then around and up and over to the other side. A big loop on each side.  do it every day as many as you can.
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A little soreness would be normal but pain is not.  When running make sure you have the right kind of shoes for your feet and style of running.  Observe how the bottom of your heals wear so you know how much stability and what kind of support you need with your shoes.  Also make sure you buy new shoes at least twice a year as they wear out quickly.\nRemember to stretch both before and *after* you run to help prevent injuries.\nYou might also want to take a look at *how* you are running.  If you can hear your feet slapping the ground loudly then you need to work on your form.  Consult a trainer at your local gym about improving your form.\nLastly take a look at the surface you are running on.  If you are running on hard surfaces all the time it does a number on your knees.  Try to stick to dirt paths or tracks that have more give to them then sidewalks and pavement.\nI'd also recommend speaking with your doctor as you might, like me, have lose tendons meaning your knee cap can end up where it isn't supposed to and thus case you even more pain.  A knee brace can help stabilize your knee and dramatically reduce your pain while running.\nI would also recommend biking and swimming as alternatives to running if you are doing this as simply an aerobic activity.  Both biking and swimming provide the same great benefits and they are very low impact on your knees.
565276
Swimming. That's what I did. I have bad knees also, and after swimming, I don't have as many problem. And swimming doesn't hurt them, because you aren't putting pressure on them. I hope your knees get better. Have an awesome day :)
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Well, I'm recovering from a broken kneecap. My Doctor told me to lay on my back on the floor.\nDraw my one knee up so it points to the ceiling while the foot is flat on the floor. Keep it there.\nThe other knee? Keeping your leg straight, lift that leg about 10 inches off the ground & hold for 10 seconds. Do 100 daily. This strengthens the knee.