Pain in the Knee...

[needtime2ride]

The bike set up has been mentioned....

Other factors to consider:

- Patella Tendinosis

- Infrapatella bursitis (deep)

- Damaged the medial/lateral meniscus 

- Patella femoral pain syndrome

These conditions/syndrome won't be seen on X Ray.

Diagnosis- couple of orthopaedic tests/diagnostic ultrasound/ MRI Scan.

 

Concerning aspect: the left knee was feeling great until it was placed under some strain (down hill single track)- flared up again. 

With respect to ligaments- there would have been some initial discomfort during the ride.

[novachiro]

Pain below the knee could be patellar tendinitis. I have also seen cases of gout cause similar issues. Did the xray include a skyline patella view. This view is critical for checking the underside of the knee cap. Most docs don't order it. Have you tried transverse friction massage, graston therapy, ultrasound? Also make sure you are not quad dominant and your glut are firing properly. On my home page i examine someone in a video for this. Laying prone raise your whole leg and then have someone see if your hamstring, strong glut vobtraction, and finally your back fire in that sequence. Good luck. The test is about halfway through my examination. Here's the link www.sterlingchiropractortherapy.com

[JohanC]

I also had a knee problem which started about 2 1/2 weeks ago. It was sorted out last week after my setup check. Pain was in the front under the patella. At the end my saddle was dropped and moved forward (this was after I lifted it just after the pain started). My left foot's natural position is also with a slight heel that needs to be closer to the frame.

Check cleat position as mentioned. Also check if there is pronation in the feet. I have a pronated left foot.

[Stretch]

I also had a knee problem which started about 2 1/2 weeks ago. It was sorted out last week after my setup check. Pain was in the front under the patella. At the end my saddle was dropped and moved forward (this was after I lifted it just after the pain started). My left foot's natural position is also with a slight heel that needs to be closer to the frame.

Check cleat position as mentioned. Also check if there is pronation in the feet. I have a pronated left foot.

 

technically everyone pronates..its more a case of under or over...but how can you pronate while cycling?

[road]

HI NAYR !

HAD SAME PROBLEM . TRY RAISING SEAT 1CM AND 2CM BACKWARDS. ALSO ENSURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH FLOAT ON CLEATS.GO FOR CLEATS WITH MAXIMUM FLOAT DEGREE AS THIS WILL GIVE TENDONS AND FOOT NATURAL POSITION.

HAS  TO WORK !

[DIPSLICK]

My joberg2c partner went through hell for 3 days because of seat height adjustment from bike fitment

My opinion seat height is a bit of both worlds , close to what is the "correct" height is and what works for u, we not pieces of Lego it's not exact for all cyclist we are simply not all created equal

[Circuit Breaker]

if its knees it nearly always fit issues or cleats

Hi.

And what if the pain is above the knee?

[velomonatiCT]

assuming no long standing or obvious injury

if its your quads and nothing else then its usually saddle height or setback (ie bikefit) ditto if its your hammys and nothing else

if you suffer specific pain in any single area while cycling 95% of the time its bad or zero bike setup (pain is owwwww not the ache you get from exercising muscle which goes away when you stop )

 

this isn't directed at you circuit

but it always amazes me how many guys buy really expensive bikes and then don't spring the little extra bucks for a good fitting  you can do long lasting damage to yourself by riding a badly setup bike

[velomonatiCT]

technically everyone pronates..its more a case of under or over...but how can you pronate while cycling?

 

check out how many guys have a scuff mark worn into one of their crank arms (or both)from their shoe heel striking it with every pedal stroke then you will know what pronating while cycling is its really quite common

the float on your cleat gives you just enough lateral movement to strike the crank with your heel

its very difficult to get the angles right on cleats if you have strangely angled feet or wonky ankles

[WrightJnr]

I used to suffer a lot with SPD's. Since moving to Time and now Look I have zero knee troubles from cycling. The float solved my issues.

[Stretch]

check out how many guys have a scuff mark worn into one of their crank arms (or both)from their shoe heel striking it with every pedal stroke then you will know what pronating while cycling is its really quite common

the float on your cleat gives you just enough lateral movement to strike the crank with your heel

its very difficult to get the angles right on cleats if you have strangely angled feet or wonky ankles

 

 

learnt something new today

[novachiro]

I use an exercise called a short foot to correct my over pronation. You basically while sitting or standing put your foot in slight inversion to decrease the pronation till you are at neutral talus. Then I add a press down with my big toe. Been doing this for about 3 years and voilà no more pain. Good luck John www.sterlingchiropractortherapy.com

[Circuit Breaker]

assuming no long standing or obvious injury

if its your quads and nothing else then its usually saddle height or setback (ie bikefit) ditto if its your hammys and nothing else

if you suffer specific pain in any single area while cycling 95% of the time its bad or zero bike setup (pain is owwwww not the ache you get from exercising muscle which goes away when you stop )

 

this isn't directed at you circuit

but it always amazes me how many guys buy really expensive bikes and then don't spring the little extra bucks for a good fitting  you can do long lasting damage to yourself by riding a badly setup bike

Thank you Velomonati.

I really was wondering about that. I am guilty as charged.

As I scanned through the hub the other night, I saw the guys were discussing where to go for a proper setup. It seemed they just couldn't reach an agreement.

I will get it done.

Thanks again.