Knee/Joint Pain -- smoothie or other remedies

[markmic]

Hi everyone;

I'm new to the Raw Food community, wondering if there are any good recipes to address knee pain from running.

Thanks in advance.

[RaeVynn]

Hi markmic!

I think any joint pain benefits greatly from antioxidents... I personally use astaxanthin, which is a suppliment that I get from vitacost (google it at naturalnews.com)

I would focus on berries, cherries -- all the really dark, vivid colored fruit, to increase antioxident intake. Also, make sure you are getting enough 'good fats', like raw olives, raw nuts/seeds, and coconut oil (also raw, organic, cold pressed, etc.).

Good luck on easing that pain!

[Myca]

Most of my joint pain went away with RAW. comes right back with cheats. It took three full days of raw for generalized joint pain. Two weeks for acute foot pain to lessen....

[tonimurray]

I would try doing some exercise ball exercises (http://www.exerciseballsdirect.com) if you have one around the house. I have seen results and it helps you tone up and would be easier on your knee!

[Johnny B]

You want to make sure you're warming up specifically before your runs. Follow your runs with an appropriate cool down/compensatory session.

You'll also want to add mobility work to your daily personal practice.

[dimitrii_popov]

It could be your running style. I had knee pain because I was landing on my heel first, but I switched to forefoot strike.... It was hard to switch in the beginning, but now no knee problems.
Check this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrOgDCZ4GUo

[Vrindavan]

>> astaxanthin

which brand is good ?

how is this supplement compare to

Glucosamine - from shells of shellfish, any vegan alternatives ?

Chondroitin - not sure about this

MSM - tried this for a while


Thanks a lot

[Ilse W.]

Personally, I would take it as a sign to quit running! You may want to be able to use your knees a while longer? Unless you are already ancient, in which case I would also quit running! Try walking instead!:D

[sport]

Hi markmic!

I think any joint pain benefits greatly from antioxidents... I personally use astaxanthin, which is a suppliment that I get from vitacost (google it at naturalnews.com)

Good luck on easing that pain!

I logged on to this thread to make the same suggestion. Raw has not removed my pain (I should not call it pain because that conjures up a more serious condition). I had a certain amount of discomfort cause by ostioarthritis that has started since I went raw.
Glucosamine has been holding it at bay for a number of years but astaxanthin has almost removed it in 2 weeks.

[Vrindavan]

RaeVynn

wait for you to come back :D

[Blazin'Jane]

I do alot of biking. Before raw, I had knee pain particularly after riding hills. now I have none. I rode in the MS 150 this year and last with no pain through any of the 150 miles. And there were hills involved. Go RAW!

[RawSar]

Yoga could also help - help stretch all the muscles around the knee and strength them.

[juliebove]

Eat more celery. I suppose the juice of it wouldn't hurt either. I read that celery is very good for the knees in some book I bought years ago. Seems to work for me.

[nfracer]

tight hip flexors? Oftentimes where we FEEL the pain is not where it originates. I would advice a massage thearpist or chiropractor work on you + pineapple is great for inflammation....turmeric (spice) too.....and lots of stretching!
Good luck and DO NOT QUIT RUNNING! :eek: join the runner's thread I started!

http://rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=54511

[streetsurfer]

Joint pain is often a sign of laxity in the joint. Core work-exercises that strengthen your balancing muscles will help to reduce pain as they stabilize joints, giving them better support and removing the slop or laxity. A ball, Bongo board, or a balance beam (make one out of a 4x4 with the edges rounded off a bit) are great for this. Working with a hackey sack or soccer ball while on a balance beam, one legged squats on the beam, just walking on a beam are some of the things you might benefit from. The other suggestions are good too, biking, yoga, as well as the nutrition ideas. I would add also to take some enzymes to aid in healing, repair, and recovery. I believe nutrition is key but think you also can benefit from working the stabilizers. Running is usually straight line running for the most part. As such the muscles that propel you forward get more work the those that help keep you in your path. You might want to incorporate some (more) obstacle course runs into your fitness program if you don't already...figure eights, short sprints where you stop, turn and go the other direction as you pick something up off the ground (baton), up and down stairs or plyometric jump boxes sideways, running on slopes, things were you are firing those muscles in the sides of your legs more...the ones that wrap around the joints at different angles. As they are built up, then the various joint parts will line up better and stop rubbing on the wrong parts and wearing away cartilage, provide better meniscus support and alignment, etc.

[Vrindavan]

>> I think any joint pain benefits greatly from antioxidents... I personally use astaxanthin, which is a suppliment that I get from vitacost (google it at naturalnews.com)

i think she talked about this one
Nutrex, BioAstin, Natural Astaxanthin Supreme, 6 mg, 60 Veggie Gels

but iherb has this one too
Nutrex, JointAstin, Astaxanthin, Glucosamine & Flax, 120 Veggie Gels

i like the fact that iherb product description is clearer than Vitacost on vegetarian labeling.

I am still looking for good brands of Astaxanthin, pls share your experience.