Treadmills are great workout machines for running, walking, and doing all sorts of exercises. From high-intensity workouts to light recovery training, you can get it all. But there are some myths, or I’d like to say confusions about this running machine. And the question that we often hear from lots of people is, do treadmills cause knee pain?
The answer is no, running on a treadmill does not cause knee pain. Unless you have a pre-existing injury or medical conditions such as infections, gout, or arthritis. Running in the wrong method or excessive intense workouts might also cause knee pain. But in most cases, treadmill workouts won’t hurt your knee.
Treadmills nowadays also have updated features like cushioning tread belt or deck that absorbs the impact of running. And less pressure on the joints means less chance of knee pain.