What's wrong with my knees?

Question

About two weeks ago I decided to start jogging. So every day I'd briskly walk about 1.5 miles and do little jogging spurts here and there. I did that for four days. Then my knees started to hurt. For a while it really hurt to the point where walking was painful and I just wanted to sit at home with a hot water bottle on my knee.

My question is how do I know which part of my knee is damaged? Is it the ligaments and or tendons? or did I ruin the cartilage in my knee? Oh, and what can I do to speed up the healing?

Background info. I'm male, 24yo 175lbs 5'10". And have led a more or less sedentary lifestyle for the last couple years.

Answer 1

run on grass or turf. Concrete is really hard on the joints. Also I'd say you should walk briskly for another week before moving up to jogging. Ease the transition a bit

Answer 2

Could be knee sprain. If it is torned ligament or tendon it will be much more painful so that you probably couldn't walk at all. I would get some knee support/brace you can buy at Walgreens or something. Its up to you if you want to see a doctor but I wouldn't think it is something serious. But sprained knee does require some time.  

Answer 3

partner your on the right path. My advise is to start out a little slower - don't let your entheusiasm get the best of you, because you just might scare yourself back into the couch.

diet is important - avoid soy and gluetens - research it, don't just take my word.

Make sure you have good shoes - support is everything. Also, run/walk  on soft surfaces. Concrete is the worst for your joints and back.

and stretch, before and after. Also, ubderstand that if youve been a couch potato, you asre going to feel some pain as you re-aquaint yourself with your body...

don't be skeered, and keep up the good work.

Answer 4

It's probably runners knee.

http://www.drpribut.com/sports/spknees.h...