Basically, I took on too many miles too quick. And boom knee pain even when walking now. I don’t want to stop moving entirely, but I’m just not sure what I should be during this downtime. I’m pretty new to running so only been doing it for about 2 weeks and I’m a little heavier, so it probably beat my legs up. But I love running and don’t want to give it up.
I know! I’m right there with you. I’m super prone to tendonitis/bursitis, so I feel your pain. I’m actually dealing with some posterior tibialis tendonitis right now. As much as it kills me to say, resting is the ONLY way to make it stop.
If you’re stuck standing all day, it may help to wrap your knee, until the inflammation subsides a bit.
Also, I know there isn’t any scientific evidence (or at least I haven’t seen anything peer reviewed yet) for KT tape/Kinesiology tape BUT, depending where the issue is, it’s like fucking magic (I could never get it to help with Peroneal tendonitis). IDK how it works, or why, but it helps me, when I get it placed correctly. May be worth buying a roll, going to youtube, and trying it out. It won’t make you recover quicker, but may make it easier to tolerate, while you heal.
Just got back dr says nothing for 2 weeks, no running, no cycling. So I’m at a loss right now. I might try and do some very easy walking just to keep blood flowing. I don’t want to just sit and do nothing all day every day.
I would recommend sitting on your ass until there’s no pain. Or at least very little. I’m stubborn as shit and I’ve tried to “just do a little” enough times to know.
Well… shit