Exercise and Fitness

They helped me, but YMMV. I overpronate and when I started running about two years ago I got hit with both knee problems and shin splints. An elastic brace that fit over my knee helped that, and the socks helped the shin splints. I also decreased my milage and pace for awhile until my legs got acclimated to the activity.

But, yes, as someone else pointed out, shoes are key. I had really bad first pair of running shoes that I had to return. I think they contributed mightily to my knee issue.

Except for the occasional knee twinge now and then, I've been running pain free for more than a year.