About 10 days ago I did a long hilly LDWA walk (26 m) in the Peak District, with a bit of downhill/flat running thrown in, as training for the Lyke Wake ultra which is now just three weeks away. By the end of the walk my left knee was sore at the back. No lumps or bumps. I didn't feel anything sudden, it just crept up on me. I rested it for most of the week, did one short run on Thurs, and thought it was fine on Friday.
So on Sat did another 21 miles walk/run walk up hills, jog flats and downs. Problem reappeared after about 11 miles but by then I still had to cover the 10 miles back to the car so I kept going...jogging was actually less painful than walking. Yesterday I could barely walk, back of knee very stiff and sore. A bit better today but still wouldn't want to walk very far.
Have been icing and ibuprofening but scared to stretch in case I make it worse...
Bit of surfing suggests it could be hamstring or popliteus (?) muscle strain...anyone had anything like this, what did you do and, most important, how long did it take to get better? Thanks for any info or advice...
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Sluggie,
You're doing the right treatment. Ice then ice some more, every 2-3 hours, direct ice, not namby pamby ice pack. Ice cube on the back of your knee - move it in small circles for 5-10 mins. When your numb, you're done.
Could be bursitis (popliteal) or muscle strain to the hams or calf (one calf muscle crosses the knee). If it hurts on a stretch it's more likely to be muscular.