Medial Knee Pain
Good afternoon everyone,
I’ve been having some tenderness on the inside of both knees, and I think it may be around the MCL area on each knee.
The strange part is that my knees feel completely fine while walking, lifting, running, and moving through a full range of motion. However, after I run, that area becomes tender to the touch for the rest of the day and usually into the next day.
The pain isn’t severe, but I’m currently increasing my weekly mileage by about 10% at a time and I don’t want this to turn into a bigger issue.
Does this sound like MCL irritation, or could it be something else? Has anyone experienced something similar?
For context:
- I currently run Tuesdays and Saturdays
- I weight train legs on Thursdays
- No instability or sharp pain
- Mainly just tenderness/soreness along the inner knee area after running
What would you recommend for rehab, recovery, or training adjustments to keep this from progressing?
In the three photos, I’m putting my fingertip on the tender area of my right knee.