Knee Pain When Running – Assessment & Rehab in London
If your knee hurts during or after running, it rarely starts with the knee alone.
TB Sports Therapy provides assessment-led treatment for runners dealing with knee pain, from a clinic based at 16–17 Little Portland Street, London W1W 8BP (Marylebone).
This page explains why knee pain happens and what to do next.
Why Does My Knee Hurt When I Run?
Common causes include:
Load increasing faster than tissue capacity
Weakness in hip or calf muscles
Poor load tolerance during marathon training
Sudden mileage or intensity increases
Previous injury not fully rehabilitated
Pain is usually a tolerance problem, not structural damage.
Types of Running-Related Knee Pain
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Pain around or behind the kneecap.
Often worse on stairs or after long runs.
Lateral Knee Pain (IT Band Irritation)
Pain on the outside of the knee.
Common when increasing mileage or downhill running.
Tendon-Related Knee Pain
Pain just below the kneecap.
Often load-related and reactive to intensity.
Should You Stop Running?
Not always.
Many runners improve faster with:
Structured load modification
Progressive strength work
Controlled return-to-running plans
Complete rest often reduces tolerance.
If you’re unsure, start with a Running Injury Assessment in Marylebone.
What Happens in an Assessment?
Your session includes:
Detailed running history
Training load review
Strength testing (hip, quad, calf)
Movement screening
Clear rehab and progression plan
The goal is not just pain reduction.
It’s rebuilding capacity.
Who This Page Is For
This is for you if:
Knee pain appears during long runs
Pain returns every training block
You’re preparing for a race
You’ve tried rest but symptoms return
Runners from:
Marylebone
Fitzrovia
Soho
Mayfair
Bloomsbury
Holborn
Covent Garden
regularly book assessments for recurring knee pain.
Location
TB Sports Therapy
Health & Performance Studio
16–17 Little Portland Street
London W1W 8BP
Near:
Oxford Circus
Great Portland Street
Regent’s Park running routes
Book
If knee pain is limiting your training, don’t guess.
Book a structured assessment or message with:
Where it hurts
When it started
Current weekly mileage
FAQs
Why does my knee hurt when running but not walking?
Running increases repetitive load through the knee. Pain often reflects load tolerance rather than structural damage.
Can I keep running with knee pain?
In many cases yes, but load often needs adjusting while strength is built.
How long does runner’s knee take to settle?
Mild cases improve in weeks with load control and strength work. Persistent cases need structured rehab.