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Can a bent crank lead to hip pain?

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Old 19-07.-2007, 11:32 PM   #1
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Default Can a bent crank lead to hip pain?

I have a slightly bent crank and have recently got back into riding again. After a short 10k ride the other day my hip joint gave me pain for 3 days. I do a lot of yoga so stretched it in every direction but couldn't seem to exacerbate or ease it.

The pain is on the same side as the bent crank -is there a possible connection or should I look to other explainations?

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Old 20-07.-2007, 03:29 AM   #2
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I have a slightly bent crank and have recently got back into riding again. After a short 10k ride the other day my hip joint gave me pain for 3 days. I do a lot of yoga so stretched it in every direction but couldn't seem to exacerbate or ease it.

The pain is on the same side as the bent crank -is there a possible connection or should I look to other explainations?
I suspect that the bent crank is exposing an underlying muscular/skeletal problem which has developed in the past several years ... particularly, if the same symptoms occur during/after the next ride.

Consider a consult with a doctor or physical therapist ... this annoyance could be a blessing in disguise.

Regardless, change the crank ... a "new" crank doesn't have to be expensive. And, in the long run, it's probably not "safe" to continue to use a crank with a bent arm unless the arms are steel.
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Old 20-07.-2007, 04:31 AM   #3
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I have a slightly bent crank and have recently got back into riding again. After a short 10k ride the other day my hip joint gave me pain for 3 days. I do a lot of yoga so stretched it in every direction but couldn't seem to exacerbate or ease it.

The pain is on the same side as the bent crank -is there a possible connection or should I look to other explainations?

Thanks

Charles
Charles,

Please fill you location in the details on the left.

Which crank, left or right? What brand and length?

Yes, it will cause problems, lower the seat a little until the problem is fixed.
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Old 20-07.-2007, 06:26 AM   #4
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Yes no question a bent crank will change your biomechanics on the bike and depending on direction can cause hip or knee pain. Change the crank now and get some treatment by a doctor for this acute problem and to further evaluate your condition. You dont want this to develop into a chronic issue and then have to have more treatment even when the crank is replaced



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Charles,

Please fill you location in the details on the left.

Which crank, left or right? What brand and length?

Yes, it will cause problems, lower the seat a little until the problem is fixed.
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Old 21-07.-2007, 12:21 PM   #5
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Thanks for the great advice everyone. Will lower that seat until new crank in and see a doc.

-Thanks Again
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