Re: Knee hurts to bend, and to run

Hi, I recently restarted my running program after a long layoff. I was a
60-80 mile per week runner, during the 80s through the mid 90s. I started
training again in July 2003. after about 6-8 weeks my right knee really
started hurting towards the inside portion as well. I too could press the
area and recreate the pain. I noticed that prior to my knee pain, I was
getting a twinge in my right foot.(I ignored it) being an experienced runner
that has had several injuries, I felt that the knee wasn't the problem, that
it started in my foot, and because of misalignment, it ended up screwing up
my knee. I changed to a really great insole made by Superfeet.
www.superfeet.com  for the minimal $30.00 investment, it was worth a shot.
click this link to see what I bought.
http://www.superfeet.com/product/green.html
The second I put those insoles in, the pain immediately went away. I've been
running absolutely pain free for about a month or so. it was unreal. for
30.00 you can't go wrong. if you decide to try these out, post your results,
or just email me. good luck. in case anyone wonders, I have no affiliation
with superfeet insoles at all. their product just worked great, plain and
simple.

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> Hi all:
>
> I first noticed this discomfort while sitting on the floor with my
> legs crossed (indian style).  In fact, I couldn't do it.  At the time,
> the pain was in both knees.  This was about 30-60 days ago.  It has
> never gone away in my left knee.  It paritcularly hurts on the lower,
> inside portion of the knee.  Also, I can apply pressure with my
> fingers to reproduce the discomfort.  I tried running a few weeks ago,
> and after 60 or 90 seconds at a slow pace, I had to stop because it
> hurt to much.
>
> I have tried to really stretch my hamstrings and apply ice/IBUprofen,
> but that didn't seem to help any, and lately I have started to do some
> leg extensions, and haven't noticed any change as well.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas suggestions?  We are in the middle of
> switching Insur. cos., so I can't go and see anyone about this at the
> time, but I really do miss running, and am hopeful that one of you
> have something for me to go on.
>
> For what it is worth, I am 39, have ran 6 marathons (not anymore), and
> run less than 20 miles/week.  For the last 3 years, have prob.
> avgeraged about 10 a week.
>
> Thanks in advance,  Curt