Runner's Knee
Runner’s knee is not just specifically for runners. It is a term used to describe the pain you are having due to knee problems. According to studies, the most common causes of knee pain are related to aging, injury, or stress on the knee.
An ice pack will be the best option for this in order to relieve pain and make sure recovery will be faster. It is recommended to be used as it molds to your body, making it comfortable to wrap around the affected area. Applying an ice pack can reduce swelling. You may simply apply it to the affected area and leave it for 20-30 minutes every 3-4 hours or until the pain is gone. Also, resting your knee will be a great help and one factor to speed up the recovery.
If in any case, you have already tried to apply these techniques and still experience knee pain, you may need to seek the assistance of your doctor. Or the best way to avoid going to the doctor is, of course, to prevent knee pain. Here are simple ways you can prevent runner’s knee:
Maintain a healthy weight
* Warm up before any workout
* Engage in low-impact exercise
* Swim or walk
Runner’s knee might cause you pain and discomfort, but it’s just one way of our body’s to say that we need to slow down in doing activities.
