Knee Pain

[SlOW]

Hi all

I recently started getting pain on the outside of my left knee. I have been doing +/- 850km/month at good intensity for last 5 months with no problem, and have never had knee pain cycling or running over many years, I have not changed set up, ramped up intensity or distance.

Who is considered the best physio/doc/set up specialist to see in cape town? about to increase intensity for summer league and want to sort out as quickly as possible.

thanks.

SlOW2008-12-10 03:43:45

[Bike Mob]

Hey Slow,

 

I reckon it could be ITB, if your setup hasnt changed, then you need to stretch your ITB.

 

I had it and it recurrs a bit. Increased activity and muscle growth has shortened it. Regular stretching and some massage will help.

 

Mine was only painfull while off the bike and cold, if my legs was inactive and then moved it hurt. When it's warm is was OK.

 

Sound like it could be like yours? Google ITB syndrome.

[winterinski]

hey,i hurt my itb ,did the physio stretching thing it helped a bit but went to jeroen swart at sports science did a bike fit session ,he also prescribed specialized footbeds and seems to be helping

[Moab]

okay... seeing as we are on this topic: what to do if you get a pain in that tendon (think that is what that thing is) that is behind your knee? Back right of right knee? Only bugs me after about 50km riding and if it does not bugg me during the ride it hurts like a banchee for a day or 2 after.

[Mkay]

Hey Slow

 

Had the same problem. Turned out it was my ITB. Some regular streching and the occasional massage works. Still have some discomfort every now and then but, at least no pain

[Poison Ivy]

hey' date='i hurt my itb ,did the physio stretching thing it helped a bit but went to jeroen swart at sports science did a bike fit session ,he also prescribed specialized footbeds and seems to be helping

[/quote']

 

I had the same problem but I just went to Zerocool instead, sorted me out 100% no knee pains any more.  those foodbeds are amazing !

[MtBryda]

okay... seeing as we are on this topic: what to do if you get a pain in that tendon (think that is what that thing is) that is behind your knee? Back right of right knee? Only bugs me after about 50km riding and if it does not bugg me during the ride it hurts like a banchee for a day or 2 after.

Bike setup not correct.

[MtBryda]

Hey Slow' date='

 

I reckon it could be ITB, if your setup hasnt changed, then you need to stretch your ITB.

 

I had it and it recurrs a bit. Increased activity and muscle growth has shortened it. Regular stretching and some massage will help.

 

Mine was only painfull while off the bike and cold, if my legs was inactive and then moved it hurt. When it's warm is was OK.

 

Sound like it could be like yours? Google ITB syndrome.

[/quote']

ITB is caused by the tendon running from your hip to your ankle. The pain you feel in the knee is not where the problem. I had mine sorted out, in 2 days, after resting and not cycling for 3 weeks. Rub the outside of the thigh, as in a massage, up and down. about 4 sessions of 15 minutes each.

[JA-Q001]

see a physio and bike shop.

[boeing]

 

Hey Slow' date='

 

I reckon it could be ITB, if your setup hasnt changed, then you need to stretch your ITB.

 

I had it and it recurrs a bit. Increased activity and muscle growth has shortened it. Regular stretching and some massage will help.

 

Mine was only painfull while off the bike and cold, if my legs was inactive and then moved it hurt. When it's warm is was OK.

 

Sound like it could be like yours? Google ITB syndrome.

[/quote']

ITB is caused by the tendon running from your hip to your ankle. The pain you feel in the knee is not where the problem. I had mine sorted out, in 2 days, after resting and not cycling for 3 weeks. Rub the outside of the thigh, as in a massage, up and down. about 4 sessions of 15 minutes each.

 

Uh, it doesn't go to your ankle. It inserts along the tibia. It is a little more complex, but it does sound like your iliotibial band. Quite easy to sort out. Treatment includes massage, stretching and most importantly rest. Seeing as you haven't changed your bike setup, it could well be an overuse injury. Go and see a physio and see what they have to say. It should be cleared up in a month. And check your saddle height while you at it. Because even though your bike setup hasn't changed, your body does

 

[Moab]

okay... seeing as we are on this topic: what to do if you get a pain in that tendon (think that is what that thing is) that is behind your knee? Back right of right knee? Only bugs me after about 50km riding and if it does not bugg me during the ride it hurts like a banchee for a day or 2 after.

Bike setup not correct.

 

Grumpf. That means the road bike never been right. Used to bug post ride after 1st setup, now bugs during rides and after. got new saddle so re-set bike up. getting great times though. back to the bike shop for me!! thanks

[Bike Mob]

okay... seeing as we are on this topic: what to do if you get a pain in that tendon (think that is what that thing is) that is behind your knee? Back right of right knee? Only bugs me after about 50km riding and if it does not bugg me during the ride it hurts like a banchee for a day or 2 after.

Bike setup not correct.

 

Grumpf. That means the road bike never been right. Used to bug post ride after 1st setup' date=' now bugs during rides and after. got new saddle so re-set bike up. getting great times though. back to the bike shop for me!! thanks

[/quote']

 

This is usually caused by a too high Saddle. You're over extending your Knee.