Cyclocross - Lower to outside knee pain.

Hello, I hate to aske this question but I have a question with regards to treating a knee pain.

I have always had a little nagging symptom when I bike 20 miles. i HAVE now increased my milage over the last month to about 60 miles a week and the pain in more intense on the outside and lower left knee.

I would say it really does not hurt when I pedal it hurts after a stop when walking or just sitting. It feels stiff and the lower knee just below the knee cap feels a little sensitive to the touch. IT feels kind of like a strain on my tendons if that makes sense ?

If i push reight below the knee cap it hurts a little. Also, it kind of hurts an pops some when i streach. After I streach my knee it pops an hurts some but then feels better.

I been icing some an then taking asprin.

Any ideas on what to do ?

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sounds like it could be your IT band. there are stretches that will help this and you have to be militant about doing them. IT band pain can be quite nagging and can definitely put a stop to your riding/training if you let it go too long.

I always stretch before riding. Usually will do a lunge type stretch where one knee is at 90 degrees and my other leg is stretched out behind me, then switch. I'll sometimes 'cheat' and hold onto a ledge for some support so I can go lower and not worry about tweaking something.

I used to have knee problems but they've seemed to lessen now that I've started riding!

I had a similar problem last year. The outside of my knees would hurt after longer rides. A fellow rider toldme about a good stretch. Basically you stand straigh with legs crossed. Then try bending over (keep your back straight) first forward and then slowly to the left and/or then right. After a few minutes of careful stretching your muscles should feel better.