What to do if the back of your knee hurts after running?

How Is It Treated?

1. Rest your knee.
2. Ice your knee to ease pain and swelling.
3. Wrap your knee.
4. Elevate your leg on a pillow when you sit or lie down.
5. Take NSAIDs, if needed, like ibuprofen or naproxen.
6. Do stretching and strengthening exercises, especially for your quadriceps muscles.

Why does back of knee hurt after running?

This pain can be a result of the knee cap not tracking properly over the thigh bone or from not getting enough rest between runs. If the muscles around the kneecap are weak or tight, this can also cause runner’s knee. “Tight hamstrings and calf muscles both cross the knee joint in the back.

Is knee pain after a run normal?

While it is common for runners to experience knee pain during and/or after running, it is not normal. Knee pain or discomfort associated with running can come from many culprits such as overactive muscles and poor posture. Often issues specifically at the knee and/or ankle can contribute.

How long does runner’s knee take to heal?

How long will my Runner’s knee last? Patellofemoral syndrome will often require 4-6 weeks to fully recover given proper treatment and rest. However, due to the complexity of Runner’s knee, the root cause may differ between individuals.

Where is runner’s knee pain located?

Runner’s knee is dull pain around the front of the knee. It may be caused by a structural defect, or a certain way of walking or running. Symptoms include pain, and rubbing, grinding, or clicking sound of the kneecap. Treatment includes not running until the pain goes away.

Should you exercise with knee pain?

You sit for long periods of time Some good exercises for people with knee pain include walking, swimming, and water aerobics. Exercise strengthens the muscles around your knee and helps support the joint. At Coastal Empire Orthopedics, we can help you find the best exercise to keep you moving, even with knee pain.