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Knee pain

Monday 10th September 2007 at 3:14:26 AM

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Hi to all! I'm a newbie, both to this forum and to hiking.

I would like to ask some advice: When I go hiking, I start having knee pain (external side of left knee) almost immediately as I start the descent after a climb. Someone told me it might be the meniscus. Is it something that will go away with training, or will it get worse? (I'm 37, active in swimming and biking.)

Thanks in advance!

Brian

Tuesday 11th September 2007 at 12:22:44 AM

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try stretching before doing anything, okay? i have it right now, like there's a vein stuck or something, i got it after a 48-hour hike. without stretching. teehee. how stupid of me.

Tuesday 11th September 2007 at 4:54:54 AM

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i used to get that, i get a massage when i start feeling that cramp-like twinge

Tuesday 11th September 2007 at 6:26:24 PM

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Ha! The dreaded knee pain!
Few things you could try...
Use a hiking pole or stick to take some of the weight off your joints when descending.
Build up the muscles around the knee area to ensure max support.
Use a Chopat knee strap
I've had success with one of these during a PCT hike.
You could also try taking the combined supplement 'Glucosamine & Chondroitins". This is for promoting joint mobility - some folk record good results from using it. I've tried it and it seemed to work for me - certainly didn't do any harm.
Good luck!

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Wednesday 12th September 2007 at 7:56:56 AM

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Thanks for you help guys! I'll probably be getting a pair of poles before long. This whole knee thing has really had me stumped since it comes on almost as soon as I start a descent, and goes away soon after I finish! Weird! I'm probably just out of shape, more than anything...!

Thanks again!

Brian

Monday 9th June 2008 at 12:28:38 PM

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hey,
i also had knee problems so i started taking a joint supplement for them. it didn't help me get 100% or make me feel any younger, but it put some pep back in my step and in most cases that's all that you need.

the thing is called micosamine, its made from dehydrated cow milk.

Here are the studies and links i bookmarked when i was searching for them.

Zenk JL, Helmer TR, Kuskowski MA. (2002) The effects of milk protein concentrate on the symptoms of osteoarthritis in adults: an exploratory, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Cur Ther Res 63(7):430-442

Burke D.G., Chilibeck P.D., Davidson K.S., Candow D.G., Farthing J., Smith-Palmer T. (2001) The effect of whey protein supplementation with and without creatine monohydrate combined with resistance training on lean tissue mass and muscle strength. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 11:349-364.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=78713&m=1NIE802&c=nlymlzmqozzac

hope this helps!

Monday 23rd June 2008 at 5:35:55 PM

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and do consult a doctor.. since you are very active engaging in other sports, you may want to have assistance in both the diagnosis and treatment of the knee pain.. resistance training can improve it, but go to a doctor to be sure..

Thursday 17th July 2008 at 11:19:30 AM

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It sounds like you are very active in two sports that don't have any impact. So you are probably in great shape and are able to hike a long distance fairly quickly. Build up the muscles that stabilize the knee, hiking poles will certainly help, most importantly make sure you have the proper footwear. My foot for example has a very large arch, that pancakes to a flat foot if I have no support. I need a lot of arch support in my footwear to keep my knees in line. I am no doctor so take my advice with a grain of salt. If it keeps up I would go see a doctor. I will say that I did have the same problem and it was my meniscus swelling up because at first it was not use to the impact.

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Wednesday 30th July 2008 at 2:59:01 PM

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Drink plenty of water! That really helps me. - Really load up 48hrs before you head out.

Monday 29th September 2008 at 7:55:03 PM

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Going down hurts! It is very hard on the knees and there is no getting around that fact. The pole advice is great advice. Do lunges as excercise to strengthen your knees. The water advice is good for so many other things as well. As you hike more, the pain will go away. I used to take Alleve near the top so it would be working its wonders on the way down. Don't need to any more as my knees are probably the strongest part of me now. :) Tony beautifulplaces.tv

Thursday 16th October 2008 at 10:15:01 PM

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I've heard about friends with similar meniscus problems, perhaps it would be a good idea to consult a doctor? All the best!

I used to run quite intensively but cut down to easy jogs because I could feel the strain on my knees on walks/hikes, especially going downhill. I'm also not sure what to do about it but it doesn't hurt a lot or anything so I'm leaving it for now. *fingers crossed*

Tuesday 25th November 2008 at 11:58:40 PM

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I have pretty bad knees from years of hiking and skiing. sort of an obvious tip, but I usually try to zig-zag down down mountain whenever I can in steeper terrain.

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