Clifton CC

Hi.

Well normally the way they feel at the moment I'd just think it was due to the cold, but from what I've been told by people in the club it worrys me, like the guy who had to stay off cycling for a long time whoever it was.

Anyways basically I am cycling along at about 12am yesterday, and I have this feeling in my knees, mainly my right knee, like sort of straining feeling or something and every so often I feel something in there like clicking.

So should I be very careful or may it be due to the cold especially at that time of night? I don't want to have to have a rest from cycling really as it keeps me occupied.


Thanks
Will.

Anyone have any ideas?

Looks like I'm going to have to go to the doctors I think my knees is getting to the point it is in constant pain now and I cant put any power through the right leg meaning I am basically cycling 1 legged so am stopping cycling for the moment and only doing 3 mile there and 3 mile back commute from college.

Wondering if trying bandages or something will help, I don't understand why it hurts so much even standing up I get a pain through it and it clicked allot. I can push my right knee something and it feels like creaking, at one point it had the same feeling of crushing a snowball in winter with gloves on.

Owww! Doesn't sound good - visit to doc's probably not a bad idea, although getting referred to someone with more specialist knowledge should probably be a priority - whaddya reckon, Dr.Dave?

My favourite knee pain website is http://www.cptips.com./knee.htm which has accurately described and offered solutions to all the pains I've had down there - but I'd still ask the doc.

Are you riding with knackered pedals/cleats?

nickb wrote:Are you riding with knackered pedals/cleats?

Don't think the pedals are knackered and the cleats should not be too, I replaced them not long ago.

1) Go to the Doctor
2) Get your position looked at, carefully, and check nothing is worn or has moved
3) If the Doctor isn't helpful, you might have to pay to see a Sports Physio.

Stop cycling for now. If your are in constant pain, your body is trying to tell you something.

I'm thinking of going to edinburgh cycles to see if they will check my position, think they will?

So should I be very careful or may it be due to the cold especially at that time of night? I don't want to have to have a rest from cycling really as it keeps me occupied.

I am no expert but I would suggest

1 Rest untill knee feels ok (medical attention if damaged)
2 Keep legs warm with tights, leg warmers whatever
3 Warm up on bike slowly and don't try to go fast until you are warmed up, say 5 miles. I play squash aswell as bike and a couple of injuries I have had were probably due to not warming up properly.

Without getting all technical I think Dave C's advice is sound. Rest until pain goes away then restart gradually and don't cycle hard on cold knees.

Will
I am shouting this as you seem to be ignoring it.

CHECK WITH A DOCTOR THAT YOU HAVE NOT DAMAGED YOUR KNEE !!!!!

Warming Up

Will to warm up you want to use a gear that lets you turn your legs really easily. It should feel like turning your legs round whilst descending. As you get moving start to turn them faster and when it feels silly change gear until you are turning the pedals smoothly but you should still be spinning not pushing. It should feel like you have a medium tail wind and are turning the pedals to keep going but are not pushing on. Done correctly after about 5 miles you should feel really keen to start working.
If you have any pain in your knees though it means you cannot ride and must go home.

Helen
Helen

Will, if you are a proper student you probably haven't registered with a gp in Manchester yet. If so, this is a good reason to do it now - it's not difficult!

A list is at http://www.manchester.nhs.uk/local/doctors.html. Pick one, go and register and ask for an appointment.

Will, are you back in York any time in the next few weeks? If so, at York college they now run a sports therapy clinic with a qualified physiotherapist. It's only £6 for your first appointment and assessment. Let me know if you're interested and I'll give you the details. I had a knee problem and I went there and would recommend them.

Michael

MichaelCarter wrote:Will, are you back in York any time in the next few weeks? If so, at York college they now run a sports therapy clinic with a qualified physiotherapist. It's only £6 for your first appointment and assessment. Let me know if you're interested and I'll give you the details. I had a knee problem and I went there and would recommend them.

Michael

That sounds a good deal. Is it open to anybody?

I'm not back in York until next Saturday and coming back on the Sunday so no weekdays. (Or is it on weekends too?)

I'll try the warming up methods and no I haven't registered for a doctor yet, I've found one who I will ring up right now and register with.

"That sounds a good deal. Is it open to anybody?"

Yes. I've had a word with them, they are getting quite busy at the moment so book first. They're open wednesdays 1-3 and thursdays 5-7. Further information call 770811, to book an appointment call 770254 (they might answer that phone as "hair and beauty reception", dont let that put you off, its just them who do the bookings.

I've got a leaflet I can send a pdf to anyone who pms me. The "What to expect" bit says: "Your first session will consist of a consultation that will last for one hour and will be conducted by a competent sports therapy student. A qualified physiotherapist will then diagnose the problem and will work with the student to plan an appropriate treatment. Follow up sessions will lasts for 30 minutes".

Michael