Why do my knees hurt when I run?

Many people will find knee pain while running. You should pay attention to understand the causes. If your running posture is incorrect or you don’t do warm-up exercises or wear protective gear before running, it may cause knee pain or injury.

1. Incorrect running posture

When running, you should maintain a standard running posture so that the force on the knees will be evenly distributed and it will not easily cause excessive wear and tear. Pay attention to controlling the center of gravity of your body when running, and also increase the contact area between the soles of your feet and the ground. These are all running postures that are effective in reducing knee injuries.

2. Not doing a good warm-up

Some people start running without doing any warm-up exercises. This way, the muscles and ligaments of the body are not stretched, and the joints are not mobilized. Running rashly can easily cause knee ligament strain. At the same time, the secretion of lubricating fluid in the knee joint is insufficient, and the wear will be more serious.

3. Not wearing sports protective gear

For friends who have knee wear and tear or muscle strain, it is best to wear sports protective gear, such as knee pads, etc. This can reduce the pain caused by knee wear and tear, make the knee more flexible, and get proper protection.

4. Unsuitable running shoes

When running, we must wear running shoes. We cannot wear high heels, leather shoes, sandals, etc. These shoes are not suitable for running. When choosing running shoes, we should not focus on the quality of the brand, but whether the shoes fit, are breathable, and comfortable.

5. Impact of weather and disease

Some people already have arthritis in the knees, which will flare up when it is about to rain. If they run at this time, their knees will definitely become more and more painful, which is very bad for the recovery of knee arthritis. In this case, you must stop exercising, reduce walking, and seek timely treatment.