Knee Swelling After Running

[jeniporu]

I've been running for a few years without any problems until lately. Two weeks ago, I was running and I noticed a slight uncomfort in my left knee. It was nothing painful, and went away after a few seconds, so I ignored it and kept running. A few hours after my run, my knee was beginning to get uncomfortable and swollen. It remained swollen for 3 days until it finally went away completely. Today was the first time i went running since then. The same thing happened, but I was prepared and iced it before it swelled. It is only a little bit swollen, and not painful, but I dont know the cause of it. Any suggestions?
P.S. I also pop my knees, but I've done this for a very long time, so I dont think its the reason, but just throwing it out there.

 

[Quinnch]

I've had the same problems recently and I've come to admit the sad truth: That your knees aren't going to get any better... Ever.

The best thing you can do is to avoid the exercises that are making them swell (e.g. running) and switch to something that puts less stress on them, like swimming.

I realize how inconvenient this is, because swimming sucks. I love running too, so I still do it, but I cut down on my runs to about twice a week, and do other forms of less stressful cardio for longer periods of time for my other sessions.