General Cycling Discussion - care for your knees and joints

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bobn

11-18-08, 12:14 PM

Is there anything special that you do to care for your knees and joints?
Just recently I noticed a twinge in my knees at the patella (knee cap) and I am wondering if I may have strained ligaments?
Right now, I am taking some time off to rest my legs and knees and see what happens.

Nightshade

11-18-08, 12:25 PM

Questions like this are best discussed with your doctor, mate.

jwbnyc

11-18-08, 12:27 PM

Keep 'em warm and get your position on the bike right.

motorthings

11-18-08, 12:52 PM

rest
ice
compression
elevation
massage
heat
hprofen cream
foam roller
stretching
pt
orthopedist
naproxen

any/all of the above have helped me, but then again i still ended up without cartilege in at least one of my knees at 38.

AdamD

11-18-08, 01:30 PM

As mentioned above, start with RICE

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

add to that being conscious of good posture when you're walking, riding, and especially when you're sitting.

Machka

11-18-08, 04:41 PM

Have you been wearing tights lately?