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07-03.-2006, 06:17 PM
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Seat Adjusted, still pain!?
I had posted on here earlier about pain behind my right knee. I think it was cause my seat was to high, so I lowered it, but have not taken it for a ride yet, cause I wanted the leg to heal. Its been about 3 to 4 days since I have rested, and I can still feel some pain back there. I'm hoping I did not tear or pull anything back there. Any suggestions on when to get back on the bike or what to do?
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07-03.-2006, 11:26 PM
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Location: Great Smoky Mountains, TN USA
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Re: Seat Adjusted, still pain!?
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Being a skier and a cyclist I have had a number of knee injuries,mostly from skiing. I suggest that you are the best person to determine what you can stand. I also suggest that you start out slowly,avoid climbing,harsh stress on the knee and attempt to loosen the knee by warming up on level terrain. Sometime just getting the circulation going can help healing as long as you don't overdo it. Apply cold if swelling occurs followed by heat the next day. Hopefully it is just some over-exerted soft tissue and not a tear. Still if sharp pain persists an MRI may be in your future. I have mixed feelings about elastic braces since they reduce circulation. A soft tissue injury can take weeks to heal.
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12-03.-2006, 04:34 AM
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Re: Seat Adjusted, still pain!?
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13-03.-2006, 07:04 AM
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Re: Seat Adjusted, still pain!?
I agree with all of the above, and perhaps the first rides should be short and restricted to very low resistance on an indoor trainer. Increased blood flow is good, followed by some icing after the ride.
It could just be some minor tendon or ligament strain(s) and NSAIDS and other anti-inflammatories could help you recover faster. |
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24-03.-2006, 04:12 PM
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Location: WA state
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Re: Seat Adjusted, still pain!?
[QUOTE=mjfc44]I had posted on here earlier about pain behind my right knee. /QUOTE]
Is the pain in the back of the knee or just behind the knee cap? I get pains all the time just behind the knee cap. I can't walk down my steep driveway with out feeling pain. (Then I have to walk kinda sideways to stop it from hurting). I have found that proper seat height, proper shoe fit (high arches, etc) and proper location of the pedal clip have helped. Starting out, I feel fine, as long as I don't push it. After about a mile or two, the knee starts to hurt and gets a 'popping' sensation (right in that area directly behind the kneecap). Slow, easy pedaling for about another mile or two (and keeping the knee warm with tights, etc) and the knee 'lubes' up and the pain goes away. I second the opinon about getting it looked at. My knee is getting worse (I've had the pain for aout four years now), but I'm just too lazy to see the ortho doc. I guess when it gets to the point that I can no longer walk down to my garage, I'll get it looked at. |
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