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Anonymous
Hey /fit/. I recently overdid it with running, on a concrete surface no less. I didn't feel pain until the next day, but now there's a stubborn ache in the ligaments pictured. I feel pain whenever I try to move the knee side to side, and occasionally when I move the knee backward, as you would when walking. The pain is more obvious when wearing heavy shoes.

It's persisted for going on a week now, and I'm not sure what I can do to help it. I've been considering seeing a doctor, but I'm in the UK and here they aren't interested in what's wrong with you unless they can throw some pills your way and show you the door. I can already hear the 'just rest up' speech.

Naturally I haven't gone running since. I've been trying to keep walking to a minimum, and when I have to, I just wear light trainers. Can /fit/ give me any advice?
>> Anonymous
tl;dr - the red parts hurt. What can I do to help them?
>> Anonymous
a week? i suggest supplements to help your ligaments repair faster. my guess is that you had improper running technique. in the future you could try running uphills, its easier on the knees. resting is a good idea.
>> Anonymous
Superior free UK health care amirite? Lessons to be learned in America amirite?
>> Anonymous
>>101491

I had a feeling that would draw attention. I can't judge, I've never been to America. For all I know you could be paying for equally shitty treatment.

>>101488

Any specific supplements?

And another question, are squats still acceptable? I feel no pain in said areas during.
>> Anonymous
You need a better shoe. Those symptoms indicate either an over-corrected low arch or an under-corrected high arch. The PCL pain is most likely secondary to the LCL aggravation. You are running on the side of your foot, yes or no? You can tell by moments where your foot may wobble on the down-stride. If you feel as if your shoe is pushing the inside of your foot upward and outward then you have over-corrective arch support. If you feel you must prevent your foot from traveling too far downward on the inside then your arch is not supported well enough. Forget the doctor, go to a shoe store and start running again.
>> Anonymous
This is relevant to my interests.
>> Anonymous
How do you run? Try landing on the ball of your foot and propel yourself forward. That way, you will work our your calf muscle. Landing on your heels will damage your knees over time.

Or take up biking.
>> Anonymous
>>101573

Like I said, I'd pushed it and was feeling pretty tired by the end. I was slamming my feet on the ground pretty carelessly considering. I'll keep that in mind, though.
>> Anonymous
Bump for help.
>> Anonymous
>>101723
There is nothing you can do except take an anti-inflammatory and rest your knees. No heating pads, these only exacerbate inflamed tendons.
>> Anonymous
>>101759

But non-impact leg exercises like squats are still acceptable, right?