Is it my hips or my knees?

Question

I have been walking about 4 miles each and every day for the last 6 weeks. I have lost 15 lbs. in 6 weeks. But now I have a problem. The area above my knee and below my butt aches. My knee hurts a little too (this is only my right leg -- the left leg is just fine). So, I am wondering if I need to protect my knee with a knee-brace or if I need to do more hip exercises.

Answer 1

Obviously you are putting all your wait on your right leg. Walk evenly when you do and when it is walking for exercise warm-up first. Or it is your body getting use to all your exercise. Either way it is not too serious so no need for a doctor yet. But if the pain gets serious then go to the doctor. And if it is muscle pain lay of the walking for a while and massage your leg with Bengay or any other muscle and joint pain cream you can get your hands on. Hope I helped.

Answer 2

Maybe you've been walking a little too vigorously. What kind of pain is it? Like a sore, stiff pain or joint pain?

Answer 3

im no doctor but if you havent been used to doing alot of walking just find a good thorough warm up and stretching routine before you go out! id say that would sort the problem! if the problem persists id speak to a doctor!

Answer 4

I agree with Lui. This sounds very much like a muscular complaint. Decent stretching exercises should ease the pain off after a long walk. If this pain continues or gets worse, or most importantly if its interfering with your exercise or with your daily routine, see a doctor. Ibuprofen can also be excellent for muscular aches.