Hamstring Tendonitis
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Hamstring Tendonitis
Over the past 12 months or so, I've developed a seemingly chronic case of what seems to be medial hamstring tendonitis (self-diagnosed). The pain is just below the knee where the hamstrings tendon meets the bone and it always surfaces after either long rides, or rides with climbing. The pain sticks around for a few days to a week or so; doesn't resurface if I ride really easy in the flats, but always comes back during hard efforts, climbing or distance.
My fit is good (at least I think it is) and my seat doesn't seem too high. (I can fully extend through my heel on the downstroke while maintining a slight bend in the knee). I do ride with my seat a little more forward than many do, as this seems to help the pain somewhat, and I used to ride fixed gear and have a preference for a more "forward" position in relation to my bottom bracket.
Who here has had this problem before, and have you been able to resolve it? I'd just go to the doctor, but don't have insurance at the time. Any advice is appreciated - thanks!
My fit is good (at least I think it is) and my seat doesn't seem too high. (I can fully extend through my heel on the downstroke while maintining a slight bend in the knee). I do ride with my seat a little more forward than many do, as this seems to help the pain somewhat, and I used to ride fixed gear and have a preference for a more "forward" position in relation to my bottom bracket.
Who here has had this problem before, and have you been able to resolve it? I'd just go to the doctor, but don't have insurance at the time. Any advice is appreciated - thanks!
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What cadence do you maintain on the flat and climbing? I take it that you are currently riding a geared bike. I recommend starting with a saddle height where your knee is completely locked out with the heel on the pedal, or maybe a gap of up to 4mm under the heel.
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What cadence do you maintain on the flat and climbing? I take it that you are currently riding a geared bike. I recommend starting with a saddle height where your knee is completely locked out with the heel on the pedal, or maybe a gap of up to 4mm under the heel.
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I'm having what sounds like the exact same problem. In one leg only, just below the knee and on the outside of the leg. I had a growing ache over the past few weeks that only last night turned into a very strange grating/grinding feel in the same area when I got to the top of my pedal stroke.
About to see physio at the end of the week, I'll post anything that may be of help... sigh
About to see physio at the end of the week, I'll post anything that may be of help... sigh
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I'm having what sounds like the exact same problem. In one leg only, just below the knee and on the outside of the leg. I had a growing ache over the past few weeks that only last night turned into a very strange grating/grinding feel in the same area when I got to the top of my pedal stroke.
About to see physio at the end of the week, I'll post anything that may be of help... sigh
About to see physio at the end of the week, I'll post anything that may be of help... sigh
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I concur about trying the saddle a bit lower. Try 1/2 a centimeter. Try stretching and ibuprofen. It's very possible that you strained something which will heal in time if you take it easy.
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Check the horizontal position of your saddle as well. If you are too far back you will overuse your hamstrings.
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I'm having what sounds like the exact same problem. In one leg only, just below the knee and on the outside of the leg. I had a growing ache over the past few weeks that only last night turned into a very strange grating/grinding feel in the same area when I got to the top of my pedal stroke.
About to see physio at the end of the week, I'll post anything that may be of help... sigh
About to see physio at the end of the week, I'll post anything that may be of help... sigh
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Ah yes. Have had IT band issues recently but am concerned that tight ham has led to pain at the top of my shin on the outside of leg. Thanks for the tips!