knee and lower back pain while running

[g8r80]

...was using basketball shoes...

Nope. Use basketball shoes for basketball running shoes for running. The Asics.com page has good info on choosing their running shoes.

I also get knee irritation after I took up deep squats after years of no knee problems from cycling. And, I don't have an ACL in my right knee from a 1984 injury when I was 24.

 

[realworksuks]

Nope. Use basketball shoes for basketball running shoes for running. The Asics.com page has good info on choosing their running shoes.

I also get knee irritation after I took up deep squats after years of no knee problems from cycling. And, I don't have an ACL in my right knee from a 1984 injury when I was 24.

so what did you do about your knee problems and deep squats? Do you still do them?

 

[Big_Idiot]

Sounds like shin splints. Do a google search for shin splints and see if you have the same symptoms.

Thanks G8r8, i just looked it up on wikipedia

Ill just carry on running and see if it gets better/worse which will determine what action i should take!

 

[g8r80]

so what did you do about your knee problems and deep squats? Do you still do them?

Surprisingly to every physician I have seen since 1984, I don't have knee problems from most activities. I am going through some knee tenderness right now because of the squats and will watch it for a while longer. I think the squats cause tenderness because of the widerange of motion under stress which I don't get from other activities (running, cycling, etc.). If I continue to have tenderness, I will stop doing deep squats.

 

[bikeohio]

This works for me

I'm not a runner either myself, but I used to have similar problems while cycling. I'm using a supplement called MeridiumXN with great results. I put several dropper fulls in my water bottle and hydrate while I ride. It's got an amazing anti-inflammatory property and it tends to boost my energy too. If you care to try it for yourself you can get a free 30 day supply at