i have bad pains in my knee joints?

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for the past 8 months everytime i run the next day my knee joints will hurt. i dont mean a little ache, i mean so frustraiting i cant even walk at a slow pace. My symptoms are after a run my knee joints hurt, i cant lift my legs more than a foot off the ground without my leg having to bend, i can run a race and get to the end and not be out of breathe because of the pain i get. lastly i cant run with a proper stride because my knees wont let me extend my leg far enough when i try to run, and sometimes it feels like my legs going to give up on me. A few weeks after a run my legs will be ok again, but then theyll hurt as soon as i run again. Is anyone able to relate to this and tell me what could be the problem?

Peter B · Accepted Answer

I would have to somewhat agree with the other person and lean towards some form of the extensor mechanism deficit of the knee or patellar malalignment issue. Without actually assessing the knee, it's certainly possible it could be "Osgood-Schlatter disease" (however, usually younger individuals affected), or patellar tendonitis, or Osteochondritis Dissecans which are tiny fragments "floating" throughout the knee joint causing swelling and ultimately quad (VMO) ineffectiveness, which limits all terminal knee extension/locking. With that being said look further into Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (also called Chondromalacia and "Runner's Knee") is another strong possibility. I believe a good start is to stop running for a while and use the good ole RICE principles, then gently resume runner-specific training. Don't continue pounding on that knee.

Douglas B · Answer

That sounds like your tendon to your kneecap has shortened up, something they will do when pain is present and that pulls your kneecap up on and into your knee making it hard and painful to bend your knee.  Once you release the tendon it will return to it's rightful place and shouldn't give you any more trouble.  Here is how you can release the tendon for your knee:
Kneecaps: 
Do while sitting on a chair with no front cross braces.             
While sitting have your leg resting in a stretched mode.  Place both your thumbs, side by side, about 2 inches behind the kneecap and press down into your leg and then redirect the pressure a little towards the kneecap.  After 30 seconds, slowly slide your foot back and under your chair as far as it will go, release the pressure but hold your foot there for another 30 seconds.

Anonymous · Answer

Get your knees checked out by your doc who will tell you if you have a cruciate ligment strain or a torn cartilage.  It may just be muscle pain due to running, of course.  If this is the case, try building your runs up - go a short distance that is comfortable and gradually increse the distance you run.  Also, try building your knee muscles up by going on an exercise bike.

Anonymous · Answer

It sounds like osgood schlatter disease.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood-Schlatter_disease

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