kenmc
05-03-08, 11:42 AM
Apologies if this is the wrong forum.
Today I experienced excruciating pain in both knees at the top of my stroke. I'd gone over 2 climbs pain free, then started to feel first one, then both knees shouting at me. I've not changed my setup for a while, so it's not a new bike/setup, but something has happened - I'm guessing it;s a combinbation of technique and setup. THe pain is in the outside of my knee, just below the kneecap. There's no pain standing or walking, only when in the act of sitting down or standing up - just as I get up/down off the chair.
Any pointers as to what I should look at first?I've a double metric C in 4 weeks, so really need to get this done quick - I was only 70km in today when it happened, yet I did 130km last week without a problem, although I *did* have a tiny bit of a twinge in my right knee, but that went away by monday, so I guess the writing was on the wall. Limped the 50km home in agony, could not apply any power whatsover - managed the few gentle inclines by only pulling the pedals up - couldn't push down.
Any tips much appreciated. Oh - While I'm at it, how do I alleviate stiff shoulders - I'm trying to move my upper body as mmuch as possible, but still develop a bit of an ache - nothing *too* bad though compared to the knees!
Thanks
Kenmc
Today I experienced excruciating pain in both knees at the top of my stroke. I'd gone over 2 climbs pain free, then started to feel first one, then both knees shouting at me. I've not changed my setup for a while, so it's not a new bike/setup, but something has happened - I'm guessing it;s a combinbation of technique and setup. THe pain is in the outside of my knee, just below the kneecap. There's no pain standing or walking, only when in the act of sitting down or standing up - just as I get up/down off the chair.
Any pointers as to what I should look at first?I've a double metric C in 4 weeks, so really need to get this done quick - I was only 70km in today when it happened, yet I did 130km last week without a problem, although I *did* have a tiny bit of a twinge in my right knee, but that went away by monday, so I guess the writing was on the wall. Limped the 50km home in agony, could not apply any power whatsover - managed the few gentle inclines by only pulling the pedals up - couldn't push down.
Any tips much appreciated. Oh - While I'm at it, how do I alleviate stiff shoulders - I'm trying to move my upper body as mmuch as possible, but still develop a bit of an ache - nothing *too* bad though compared to the knees!
Thanks
Kenmc