Knee Problems and Running

28 Jan 2009 - Eugene I've had problems with pain on the lower outside part of my right knee since starting running again. I had this happen last spring in my left knee, stopped running, and it went away. But now I don't want to stop running. Yesterday I went to the physical therapist and he thinks nothing is damaged, and started me on "Bowen":http://www.boweninfo.com/how_it_works.htm technique, as well as recommended I see the chiropractor to the running stars here in Eugene (he's apparently the head chiropractor from the Olympic Trials this past summer, and seen nearly every top runner, one of the best in the country, etc.). I've never been to a chiropractor, so it'll be interesting. I'm not opposed to it (if I were I wouldn't go). Finally, the PT said I can continue to exercise (run, bike, etc.)... So, later in the day, I went for a run. Well, more of a walk. I did Blanton, one of my favorites. I wound up walking a good half of it, probably more actually. I could feel the knee pain. It wasn't bad, but it was back, and I just didn't want to stress it out. At this point, I'm just really bummed it's happening. My left leg is rock solid, no probs, and I feel like I could run forever on it. It's just really frustrating.