FINALLY running without knee pain!!! 2.5 years!!!

neatski · 08-20-11, 06:41 PM

It's been 2 1/2 years since I was forced to give up running due to excruciating pain in my knees no matter my pace, shoes, surface, etc. that occurred only while running. It's what prompted me to turn to exercise videos in the first place and taught me about cross training, but I missed it every day.

Anyway, nothing has ever been found to be medically wrong with my knees, and a few months ago, my dad, a physiatrist, recommended a book by John Sarno on psychosomatic pain. Following the techniques in the book, I've slowly started interval running. Today I had my FIRST PAIN FREE RUN in 2 1/2 years. I even got to sprint. It feels amazing.

Kellie · 08-20-11, 06:49 PM

What a milestone! Congratulations for your success and your determination in "fixing" what your mind was telling you!

Sophie · 08-20-11, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by neatski

It's been 2 1/2 years since I was forced to give up running due to excruciating pain in my knees no matter my pace, shoes, surface, etc. that occurred only while running. It's what prompted me to turn to exercise videos in the first place and taught me about cross training, but I missed it every day.

Anyway, nothing has ever been found to be medically wrong with my knees, and a few months ago, my dad, a physiatrist, recommended a book by John Sarno on psychosomatic pain. Following the techniques in the book, I've slowly started interval running. Today I had my FIRST PAIN FREE RUN in 2 1/2 years. I even got to sprint. It feels amazing.

yay, neatski, congrats!!

I need to track that book down. I'm glad it worked for you. I honestly don't know if mine are psychosomatic or structural, but at least it would be worth a try.

jplain · 08-20-11, 07:14 PM

Wow, how fantastic! That's cause for celebration!!!

suegy3 · 08-20-11, 07:43 PM

That's great! I wish that I could run without knee pain.

suzy · 08-20-11, 07:59 PM

Congratulations! I can feel your excitement from here!

Helen S · 08-20-11, 08:55 PM

Congratulations!!

CarlaVeg · 08-20-11, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neatski

It's been 2 1/2 years since I was forced to give up running due to excruciating pain in my knees no matter my pace, shoes, surface, etc. that occurred only while running. It's what prompted me to turn to exercise videos in the first place and taught me about cross training, but I missed it every day.

Anyway, nothing has ever been found to be medically wrong with my knees, and a few months ago, my dad, a physiatrist, recommended a book by John Sarno on psychosomatic pain. Following the techniques in the book, I've slowly started interval running. Today I had my FIRST PAIN FREE RUN in 2 1/2 years. I even got to sprint. It feels amazing.

I am glad you are feeling better!!!

was it this book? http://www.amazon.com/Mindbody-Presc...3892781&sr=8-2

He basically says that a lot of our chronic aches pains are due to stress and unresolved emotions.... what are some of the techniques you followed from the book to got rid of your pain? I am really curious about this. thanks.

Cassy · 08-20-11, 09:36 PM

Yes tips please! I have had hip pain for years but a recent xray showed no damage.

kirstyscooby · 08-20-11, 10:53 PM

Yay, thats exciting news.

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08-20-11, 06:41 PM
neatski Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, FL	FINALLY running without knee pain!!! 2.5 years!!! It's been 2 1/2 years since I was forced to give up running due to excruciating pain in my knees no matter my pace, shoes, surface, etc. that occurred only while running. It's what prompted me to turn to exercise videos in the first place and taught me about cross training, but I missed it every day. Anyway, nothing has ever been found to be medically wrong with my knees, and a few months ago, my dad, a physiatrist, recommended a book by John Sarno on psychosomatic pain. Following the techniques in the book, I've slowly started interval running. Today I had my FIRST PAIN FREE RUN in 2 1/2 years. I even got to sprint. It feels amazing. __________________ The most effective workout is the one you're not doing right now!

08-20-11, 06:49 PM
Kellie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oklahoma	What a milestone! Congratulations for your success and your determination in "fixing" what your mind was telling you!

08-20-11, 07:14 PM
jplain Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New England	Wow, how fantastic! That's cause for celebration!!!

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suegy3 Join Date: Feb 2005	That's great! I wish that I could run without knee pain.

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suzy VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX	Congratulations! I can feel your excitement from here!

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Cassy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego	Yes tips please! I have had hip pain for years but a recent xray showed no damage.

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