Knee pain from squats & lunges

[shouldbesad]

I just posted on the STS forum asking for a modifing exerciser or at least instruction on modifications we can do to lessen the pain in the knees from squats and lunges. If you also have this problem and would also like to see help in the new STS dvd's could I please ask that you also post your request there also. Thank you.

http://69.0.137.118/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=12&topic_id=818&mesg_id=818&page=

Diane

 

[Beavs]

Diane...obviously my situation may not be the same as your but I went to a physical therapist to find out what my problem was as my knees would bother me. The trick for me was making sure I was getting enough IT band stretches in there and if I worked really hard with the squats I'll ice down my knees afterward. It has helped me quite a bit.

 

[SRP]

Diane - I posted in the STS forum!

 

[beth6395]

How are your shoes? I was getting terrible pain in my knees and I purchased 2 pair of shoes for Treadmill and cross trainers and I had her give me an insert and I have not had any knee pain since. Doesn't hurt to mention in case its not medical. I workout on carpet at home and had always purchased cheap shoes.
beth6395

"Double Knot your laces and let's move on"
-Cathe Friedrich

 

[Beavs]

Good point. I also wear arch cushions that have helped. Essentially, I am a mess! :7

 

[kathryn]

>Diane - I posted in the STS forum!

Ooops! So did I!

Watch that your knees aren't buckling in during squats and lunges (that's one culprit that isn't often talked about, but it can cause problems).

Also, coming back to do S&H legs, or any intense leg workout, after a lay-off is pretty much a guaranteed way to have your knees tell you it's too much too soon.