Abdo and knee pain from an eliptical?

So I know this is going to be hard to pin point but here goes. Last night I went into the gym and did a pretty solid (for me) 45 min session on the cross trainer/elliptical whatever you want to call it. I stretched before hand and warmed up for the first 5-10 mins before picking up the pace and resistance, I didn't notice any pain. I woke up at around .3am with wild pain in my knees. The pain is just under each knee cap and across to the inside. I'm also experiencing lower abdominal pain when I get up out of a chair, cough or sneeze in the space between both hip bones but worse on the right hip bone and down into my groin.

I haven't done anything else physical in the last 24 hours that could have caused it, so it had to be that session. I'm new to this fitness thing, I've only been working out for a month so has anyone got any ideas on what I've done to myself? I'm now worried about how I'm going to continue my progress especially having only just found my groove if I'm nursing this injury that's making it hard to walk let alone run or cycle!
 
What other types of activity do you do? Since you only did the elliptical, it makes me wonder if you were already predisposed to something else. However, since you're experiencing abdominal pain like that, that should be a flag to go get checked out by a doctor in person. The combination of ab and groin pain sounds to me like pubalgia, but I haven't had a lot of experience with pelvic injuries, so don't take my word for that.
 
This is good to see that you don’t want to stop. But you need to fight this type of problem until you like to continue. Even a professional athlete may suffer this type of problems occasionally. Knee pain typically develops after over-working or over exercising your joints.

The patella tendon often knocks back and forth causing great discomfort, shakiness and pain for individuals who are active. Use these wellness and recovery tips to keep your knees strong, healthy and pain-free. Alleviate knee discomfort with these healthy strategies:

• Please use over the –counter pain reliever or drink an all natural anti-inflammatory beverage like cherry juice to immediately relieve knee pain.

• Give your body adequate time to recovery after intense exercise. Try exercising on alternate days to give your joints and ligaments time to repair themselves.

• Cross-train to prevent knee pain. Engage in different exercise on alternate days to give your knees a rest from your usual sports routine.

• Take Glucosamine and Chondroitin capsules to relieve and prevent achy joints and knees. This natural joints supplement is safe being used by athletes, non-athletes and even pets to lubricate the joints

• Get daily doses of Vitamin D and calcium. Many athletes can easily become deficient in these crucial vitamins and deficiency can impair joint health. Drink lots of milk; eat cheeses and foods high in Vitamin D and calcium to reduce knee pain and discomfort.

• Please correct your posture. Incorrect posture while working out can place wear and tear on your knee.

• Wear appropriate shoes while exercising. Get shoes that are designed for the specific sports you are playing. Not all active shoes are created equal-talk with sporting goods professional to determine which athletic are best for you.

• Wear a knee brace. Knee braces will give your painful knee the support it needs until it heals. You can find adjustable knee braces at pharmacies and drug stores nationwide. Wear your knee brace while exercising to prevent further injury and discomfort.

• Build up your calf muscles. Many people who experience knee discomfort trends to have an underdeveloped or small calf. Engage in exercises that strengthen these regions of the body. Build up your calf muscles and you will experience less knee discomfort.





Now come to your abdominal pain. Keep in mind that there are several causes of abdominal pain, and getting to the root of the problem is not easy. Abdominal pain can be minor and result from the foods we eat. Then again, the pain can be caused by a serious digestive or gynecological disorder. Whatever the cause, there are ways to get rid of abdominal pain:

• Take an over-the-counter medication to relieve gas. Often times, abdominal pain is caused by excessive intestinal gas. Several factors can contribute to gas such as constipation. However, most people experience gas symptoms after eating a meal. Although the pain normally subsides on its own, medications such as Gas-X and Mylanta can quick ease symptoms and eliminate pain.

• Treat constipation. The stomach is sensitive and dealing with a stressful situation can slow intestinal construction and cause constipation. In turn, constipation can lead to minor or severe abdominal pain. Taking a laxative can treat constipation. Additionally there are natural treatments, such as drinking plenty of water, increasing fiber intake and learning stress management techniques.

• Stay away from diary. Having irritable bowel syndrome or lactose intolerance can cause stomach pain. In both cases, eating dairy products such as milk and cheese can intensify symptoms.

• Relax the abdominal muscles. Abdominal workouts such as Pilates and sit-ups can cause the stomach muscles to tighten and ache. This type of pain is short-lived. However, it's wise to rest the abdominal muscles until the pain stops. Also, apply a heating pad or sit in a warm bath. This can help stop inflammation and ease pain.

Those are just simple advice for normal abdominal pain. See a doctor. Diagnosing the cause of chronic abdominal pain is tricky. But if pain doesn't stop within a few days, it's time to see a doctor.
 
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