What to do if your knees hurt while running?

Be sure to pay attention to knee pain when running, because sometimes it may be caused by incorrect running method, inappropriate shoes or inappropriate amount of running exercise. It is recommended to choose suitable sports running shoes and master the correct running posture.

1. Running shoes. Friends who run frequently should pay attention to the role of running shoes, and choose running shoes that suit them according to their arches and foot shape. They can choose professional running shoes like Asics and Mizuno instead of some more aesthetically pleasing casual sports shoes.

2. Running posture. Correct running posture can better protect the body and achieve exercise effects. Lean your upper body forward slightly, swing your arms (your hands are relaxed, a bit like holding an egg), use your core muscles to keep them tense, and use your hips and thighs to drive your calves to move. Do a good warm-up and fully move your knee joints.

3. There is no consensus in the academic community as to whether the forefoot or the heel lands first. Choosing to land on the forefoot requires that your calf strength is sufficient. Otherwise, landing on the forefoot first will easily cause calf pain the next day. If you don't have enough strength, choose to land on your heels.

4 Increase the amount of exercise gradually and don’t force your body. Do more exercises to strengthen your legs. If you feel any discomfort in your knee, take a day off and continue in good condition. You can apply a hot towel to your knee to provide relief.

5. Wearing a patellar strap can greatly increase the stability of the knee. Although it has no therapeutic effect, it can relieve knee pain after wearing it.

6. If knee pain persists and cannot be relieved, please seek medical attention immediately. Because the knee has a complex structure and is a part that is often subject to friction, once damage is caused, it cannot be repaired. Friends who love sports, please take care to protect your body.