A blister on the bottom of my foot popped when running and now when i run i have knee pain are the two related

Question

Basically i was running with a blister then it popped, i continued to run on it(i run 6 miles a day on the treatmill). Now that it has popped it hurts alot when i run, yesterday about 30 min into the run my knee(on the same leg when i have a blister on the bottom of my foot) started to hurt, it hurt all day yesterday, and i had to stop running at about 40 min in today due to pain. I am woundering if the knee pain is due to the blister or if it is unrelated. What should i do is there somthing i can put on my knee to stop the pain or should i stop running. Any advice would help!1!

Answer 1

Just a guess here, but I'd wager you are changing your stride a little to compensate for the blister.  Even a degree or 2 of change totally changes the way your legs and knees absorb your weight when running.  This can easily lead to knee pain.

I would take some time off from running - do your cardio training on an eliptical or a cycle until the knee pain subsides and the blister is 100% healed.  

In the mean time, ice is a miracle!  Keep the knee iced to minimize swelling and pain.  And monitor it - it's entirely possible the 2 are unrelated, and knee problems are no small matter.

Answer 2

It could be related, because you could change your gait to compensate from the pain and blister.  Get 2nd Skin and put that on your blister/or use Glide on your troubled spots, maybe you need new runners (go to a running store to get properly fitted)  Take a rest day, it won't hurt you.  Recovery is a good thing.  It teaches us runners to be patient, listen to our bodies and look after it.  Try pool running for a break from the treadmill while recovering.  That way it will keep up with your running without stressing your knees or blisters.

Good luck:)