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Orthopedic surgeons believe that running does not directly cause knee injuries or arthritis. In fact, proper running is beneficial to the health of the knee joints. However, some wrong posture and inappropriate training methods during running may increase the risk of knee injuries.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the health of the knees is closely related to the smooth flow of qi and blood and the sufficiency of kidney qi. Therefore, maintaining good qi and blood circulation and kidney qi is an important factor in maintaining the health of the knee joint. TCM advocates the development of good lifestyle habits, such as regular work and rest, a balanced diet, and an emphasis on appropriate exercise, such as running, to improve the overall health of the body.
There are many prescriptions in ancient Chinese medicine for knee problems. For example, stewed pig's trotters with yam and wolfberry is a common nourishing food remedy that nourishes the knee joints and strengthens the muscles and bones. In addition, mulberry soup is also a classic Chinese medicine prescription, which has the effect of nourishing kidney qi, invigorating blood and removing stasis, and is suitable for some people with knee joint pain.
In fact, running has a role to play in preventing and relieving knee pain. By running, you can exercise the muscles and ligaments around the knee joint, increasing the stability and strength of the knee joint. The impact of running can also boost metabolism, which helps to repair and restore knee injuries to a certain extent. Therefore, a moderate amount of running will not cause knee problems, but will help the health of the knee joint.
However, incorrect running form and overtraining may increase the risk of knee injuries. Many runners are prone to the phenomenon of knee joint buckling or external deviation when running, which will cause the knee joint to bear abnormal force and increase the possibility of injury. Therefore, the correct running posture is very important. Keeping your upper body straight, your knees slightly bent, and your feet landing steadily are all key to protecting your knee joints.
In addition, it is important to gradually increase the intensity and duration of your runs. Overtraining can increase the stress on the knee joint, which can lead to injury. Warm-up exercises should be done before running to ensure that your muscles and joints are well prepared to prevent injury. If you experience knee pain or discomfort, you should stop running immediately and give your knee plenty of rest.
In summary, running does not have a direct negative impact on knee health. Only when running in the wrong form, improper training, or overtraining can increase the risk of knee injuries. Therefore, the right running form and the right amount of training are the keys to ensuring the health of the knee joint. At the same time, TCM health concepts and methods can also provide a certain degree of support and help to maintain the health of the knee joints.
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References: 1 smith j, et al. the impact of running on knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review. med sci sports exerc. 2019;51(12):2501-2510.