re-occurring knee niggle

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Doyleyburger

Doyleyburger

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I went for a 19 mile ride today and the knee was much better. I kept it strapped up as well as wearing base layers which kept the legs warm. Also turns out I had my saddle about 2" too high. Browsed YouTube this morning and found a video which showed me how to give myself a basic bike fit/set up. All good, no aches and pains .....happy days !
 
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Well the knee pain has flared up again. I think im fitted well to my bike but haven't had a pro fit done as I can't really afford it. Just had some experienced friends and YouTube help me out. I have looked into my cleat position and that seems fine also. Have booked in with docs to get it looked at, (doctor himself is a cyclist so that will be handy). Goes without saying that I have kept it warm and covered up during these winter months.
I can feel the pain when cycling but nothing compared to when I finish the ride and walking about the house. Trying to get up the stairs is a joke !
Might be worth adding that the pain happens when the leg is bending
 

vickster

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Stretching and icing will only treat the symptoms, not the cause...
Yes but he is waiting to see the doctor for a diagnosis of the cause. Ice will help with inflammation in the meantime

He doesn't say whether he has stopped cycling while this is going on. Given he is happy with the fit of the bike and this is reoccurring, this would seem wise
 
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Doyleyburger

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Could be fibula related - have you whacked your leg on something recently? Maybe a partial dislocation - I had that once and the pain sounds similar...
Not that I recall. Earliest appointment at docs is 10th Feb. I ride weekly at the moment so ill let it rest til Sunday or Monday depending when I can get out next. I do a little stretching after the ride, probably not as much as I should tho.
 

vickster

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Ice too whatever dusty says. If you have pfs, the symptoms are congruent with the cause, ie inflammation. Do you have pain when bending but not weight bearing, is there clicking with pain, swelling?
 

PpPete

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It *could* be ITB
I occasionally get soreness in same area, just outside of one knee.
Foam roller soon cures it, where other forms of stretching don't help

Might not work for you but I'd say unlikely to do any harm.
 
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Doyleyburger

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Ice too whatever dusty says. If you have pfs, the symptoms are congruent with the cause, ie inflammation. Do you have pain when bending but not weight bearing, is there clicking with pain, swelling?
No clicking or swelling. Terrible pain when putting weight on it yes !
I have to keep that leg dead straight when going upstairs. Got a 12hr night shift tonight, will be interesting
 

vickster

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Can you bend it and straighten it when sitting or lying? Where in the knee is the pain?

Have you taken some anti inflammatories, paracetamol and iced with some peas wrapped in a tea towel? If it's that bad, surely you can see a doctor sooner than 3 weeks? Call into work sick if you can't stand. Don't want to make it worse. RICE first for knee injuries. Hard to do if working on feet
 
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Yes I can bend and straighten as normal , but with some discomfort at the moment. Normally eases off a day or two after riding. I'll see if I can get an earlier appointment I think, as I'd like to get it seen to ASAP
 

vickster

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Good stuff. If it is that bad and has been going on a while, best not to ignore. Could be tight itb, muscle imbalance. Physio may help. Good sports physio about £40-50
 
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