If you love to run but hate running downhill because of knee pain, give this technique a try. Run downhill backwards to take pressure off your knees. Step slowly and with control to avoid smacking your feet down, which will prevent your joints from jarring. Not only will it relieve discomfort in your knees, but working your muscles differently will make your legs stronger and also help prevent overuse injuries in other areas of your body. Just be sure to alternate looking over both shoulders so you don't strain your neck.
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Fit Tip: Got Knee Pain? Run Downhill Backwards
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sounds.. dangerous
1I'd fall flat on my butt
2do not try this at home
3I've already got one crack in my butt, and don't need another!
4wow, I would just ... topple over. But it sounds like a great tip for the more coordinated among us!
5Yes..it will take away your knee pain because you'll be distracted by the terror of falling backwards down a hill!
6Haha to fuzzles! And this is a new trick.
7I picture myself falling down the hill like Wesley in "The Princess Bride."
8o.O are you serious?? i already have a fear of falling (upstairs or down). LOL i am so not going to do this, even with my bad knees. thanks for the tip though.
9What an interesting idea! Maybe I'll give it a try sometime!
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