Basically, I took on too many miles too quick. And boom knee pain even when walking now. I don’t want to stop moving entirely, but I’m just not sure what I should be during this downtime. I’m pretty new to running so only been doing it for about 2 weeks and I’m a little heavier, so it probably beat my legs up. But I love running and don’t want to give it up.
RICE is somewhat outdated. The alternative names (MOVE, METH, MEAT) have not sorted themselves out yet, but the summary is:
https://thischangedmypractice.com/move-an-injury-not-rice/ https://www.lifemark.ca/blog-post/treating-acute-injury-go-meat-over-rice https://www.synctherapy.ca/meth-the-alternative-to-the-rice-method/
I guess technically, yeah, but it’s the immune systems response to an injury or virus/bacteria. If you can reduce the inflammation, the immune system is still working, you’re just in less pain. Plus, if it’s in/on/around a tendon/bursa, inflammation is just going to continue the issue/pressure. Again, not a doc, just deal with this shit a lot, over MANY systems in my stupid body
Yeah that’s why I recommended low impact activities like swimming.
Not sure what you’re trying to say. Sorry.
Also, the A in MEAT is analgesics, so not really sure why you singled out nor taking ibuprofen, as it’s part of the recovery process you’re recommending.