JGR Posted August 4, 2012 Share Quick quesiotn - after a mishap last weekend I was left in a heap with my bike on top of me. Mostly scaps and some bruises but my knees are still a bit sore. How long should wait before getting back on the bike - i.e. do i ride through a bit of pain or wait for it to completely heal. Also how long should i wait before going to see a specialist if the pain persists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted August 4, 2012 Share We all know our bodies! So if it doesn't feel rite at all, rather see a doc before you get back on your bike. If it feels like bruising, get back on your bike! Fine print: I am not a doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted August 4, 2012 Share We all know our bodies! So if it doesn't feel rite at all, rather see a doc before you get back on your bike.If it feels like bruising, get back on your bike! Fine print: I am not a doctorWhat Dr would you see? Visually there is mostly a yellowish bruise so much like stiff muscles I thought a ride would do some good but concerned about doing more damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Ride Posted August 5, 2012 Share Wait a bit then. Rather safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted August 5, 2012 Share I'd try a very easy scycle down the road. If your knees hurt then stop, if not carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted August 5, 2012 Share No expert on drs, but would maybe avoid a useless trip to a GP and head straight to an emergency room. They seem to be a bit more multifuctional. So, a bit of a hi-jack. So I went for a cycle this afternoon after a 3 week break due to a business trip. When I arrived home, with some kit in hand, tried to open my sliding door with one finger. So I pull on the handle and suddenly something popped in my hand and wrist. Result: very sore and week hand. Think it might be a tendon, but will wait and see, and if necessary, emergency room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior Princess Posted August 6, 2012 Share No expert on drs, but would maybe avoid a useless trip to a GP and head straight to an emergency room. They seem to be a bit more multifuctional. So, a bit of a hi-jack. So I went for a cycle this afternoon after a 3 week break due to a business trip.When I arrived home, with some kit in hand, tried to open my sliding door with one finger. So I pull on the handle and suddenly something popped in my hand and wrist. Result: very sore and week hand. Think it might be a tendon, but will wait and see, and if necessary, emergency room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted August 6, 2012 Share 8 days later and still quite sore. Havent cycled yet but a stricking pain on the left/underneath of the knee cap. Still got a nice yellow bruise ... what Dr would be appropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior Princess Posted August 6, 2012 Share 8 days later and still quite sore. Havent cycled yet but a stricking pain on the left/underneath of the knee cap. Still got a nice yellow bruise ... what Dr would be appropriate? Jeez dude, get to a dr!! 8 days later still sore and no dr?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 6, 2012 Share 8 days later and still quite sore. Havent cycled yet but a stricking pain on the left/underneath of the knee cap. Still got a nice yellow bruise ... what Dr would be appropriate? Either a physio, or an Orthopaedic surgeon. I'd go with the physio first, just because Orthopods generally want to put you under the knife for pretty much everything. May be a tear, may be a strain, may even be a snap. Best go to a sports Physio first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted August 6, 2012 Share Jeez dude, get to a dr!! 8 days later still sore and no dr?? Thought i would give it a few days as i thought it was just bruising ect but time seems to get away with me a bit. Also known as procrastination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andro Posted August 6, 2012 Share Injury on knees (carpet burns) doesn’t count as a cycle injury..... Get back on bike immediately.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted August 6, 2012 Share Injury on knees (carpet burns) doesn’t count as a cycle injury..... Get back on bike immediately.. I wish I had some! at least I would look like a warrior as oppsed to complaining about a pain without visuals!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted August 6, 2012 Share Thought i would give it a few days as i thought it was just bruising ect but time seems to get away with me a bit. Also known as procrastination My OH hurt his knees really badly on the motorcycle. Went to the emergency room and they did x-rays etc only to tell him it was just bruising. Took months to come right though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted August 6, 2012 Share My OH hurt his knees really badly on the motorcycle. Went to the emergency room and they did x-rays etc only to tell him it was just bruising. Took months to come right though.Thats exactly the time and expense i dont want to have. Also hurt my anckle last year and on the insistence of my better half went after two days also to get the nothings wrong or broken just a bruise. I will try a small ride this eve and decide. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 6, 2012 Share I wiped out last weekend and hurt my shoulder and knee. Was almost put to death today by chiro and physio. Still in pain, but can move my arm and leg doesnt when i put weight on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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