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B Town
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 Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject: Why are my joints hurting? |
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| I've been running every morning since a month and half ago. Lately my knees and ankles have been killing me but I don't know why. I'm wearing shock shoes but that hasn't worked in taking the pain out. Could it be that I'm becoming top heavy? I'm lifting weights everyday too but I dont lift weights for my legs. Am I simply becoming too heavy for my legs? |
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rchl_wlsn
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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| You NEED to lift weights for your legs also because they are what have to take all of the strain while running. I injured myself because the muscles were not strong enough and I would not what it to happen to anyone else. But be smarter than I was if it gets to bad see a doctor.GOOD LUCK!!And don't hurt/injur your self!! |
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OSUElite
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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| How's your diet? Having a lack of fats in yoru diet can cause your joints to "dry" up and lose there natural lubricants. Try goign to gnc and just getting FishOils, or and Omega Fatty Acid and if that doesn't help you could get some glucosamine, or TRIFLEX from GNC they help lubricate and rebuild your cartilage and joints. Hope all goes well for ya. |
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Sai2301
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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| because your joints are getting worn out,thats all...start brisk walking instead at least for the next few months and start taking fish oil pills daily |
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graceuramazing
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| I am 57 and was always a power walker who entered competitions. In the last 3 years, my knees and ankles started bothering me so much that I started complaining to my doctor. He sent me for an EMG that showed nothing. But, just this year, the pain has gotten so bad that the doctor finally had an MRI done on both legs. I have severe arthritis. |
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Lewis
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Quite simply - that's the part(s) of your body that you're using!When you run, all your body's weight is put through your ankles and knees around 100-120 times per minute. This causes compression of the inter-joint space - the space in the joint between your thigh (femur) and leg (tibia), and the same in your ankle between the tibia and the articulating bone of the foot (tarsus). The cartilage of the bones (your natural shock-absorber) may rub together, and the fluid pressure will certainly increase during impact.My suggestion is really not to go from doing nothing to running every morning straight away - build up gradually! Maybe twice a week for a fortnight, then four times weekly for three weeks, and then every day.Lay off running a bit (maybe five days - leave at least one full day after the pain subsides) and then build back up gradually (maybe try three times weekly?)To take care of your joints, look out for glucosamine, omega 3, omega 6 (certainly) and cod liver oil (debatable) - you will find these at most pharmacies and larger health-food store (eg Holland and Barratt). You may even find something called "joint supplement", or a name to that effect.Good luck, and don't stop now! If everyone were as excited about running as you, there'd be no obesity 'epidemic'..! |
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