Hey guys, I have knee pain whenever I run or do any type of squatting (even body weight). I didn't used to have this till after I had been running a lot to get in shape. I used to be able to run occasionally without any pain. I was wondering if anyone knows what is causing this pain or how I can lessen it or fix it. I really don't want to go to a doctor right now because i just finished a long session of physical therapy for another leg problem. Thanks
Knee pain
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Do you properly stretch out before squatting?
I use to not stretch much at all and I started getting knee pain... now I stretch very thoroughly 2-3 times throughout the day (and definitely before every workout, and a little during) and I no longer have any pain.
Proper stretching is vital to preventing injuries.
I use to not stretch much at all and I started getting knee pain... now I stretch very thoroughly 2-3 times throughout the day (and definitely before every workout, and a little during) and I no longer have any pain.
Proper stretching is vital to preventing injuries.
Assuming no pathological contractures, not only does static stretching not decrease injury risk, but stretching before weight training has been shown to decrease power and increase injury risk. It sounds like you had a physiological issue, probably a soft-tissue issue; however, what worked for you may not be the best advice for someone else (nor was it even necessarily the best thing for you, either)
Did you really just say STRETCHING is bad for you..
I dont think he said that, but stretching can reduce the level to which your muscles can store potential energy espescially static stretching. Thats why you see alot of sprinters do ballistic stretching rather than static stretching.
Dont worry too much about ballistic stretching, as the negatives outweigh the benefits..if any. Ballistic is basically trying to force a body part behond its range in a rather jerky form.
statis is where you hold a comfortable position for around 20-30seconds.
Theres also a number of other stretches that are worth having a look at too.
There is no conclusive evidence that this is true for healthy populations. Further, specificity of flexibility demands can result in hyperflexibility of joints, which is not productive or safe. Stretching for the sake of stretching isn't always a good idea. You need to understand and program for true contractures, muscular length-tension relationships, and the difference between hypo and hyperflexibility before you simply decide to stretch your joints. An individual may be indicated to stretch certain joints, not stretch other joints, while dynamically (not ballistically: ballistic stretching has been shown to increase injury risk) stretching others. Also, static stretching does nothing to address neuromuscular relaxation or soft-tissue quality, and is therefore limited in application and effect for most athletic and cumulative trauma cycle conditions.
Dynamic stretching rules.