Knee problems
I am not 50 yet but almost there. My question is about knee problems. About a week ago I noticed the tendon that attaches to my right knee cap was hurting a little after riding. I noticed it especially when going up a flight of stairs. I felt a slight pain on the bottom of my knee cap. I held off riding for a week to let it heal and about went into DT's from not getting to ride. I rode today and used lower gears as not to mash so hard on the pedals. So far so good. No pain. But I'm worried now about using higher gears. I don't want the knee problem to come back but I like giving my legs a good work out.
Any suggestions for exercises to strengthen the tendon or should I just stick with the lower gears?
Thanks