Cycling with a bursitis

[Cuchilo]

My knee went pop today at work and i knew straight away what i had done Too much kneeling fitting skirting board and the like .
It was fun making the lads squirm looking at a double kneecap though
Anyhow , it doesn't hurt much and ive had it before but never while i have been into cycling . Normally i keep off the knee for two weeks and it goes away . Anyone else ride with one ?

 

[fossyant]

Not so sure cycling will help especially if it irritates it more on the knee.

 

[kingrollo]

How do you know its bursitis ?
Everyone is different my hunch would be a short ride on flat roads may actually help - but a 3 hour ride on 10% hill probably will make things worse.....
If its bothering you or stopping you cycling - I would see a physio.

 

[Crackle]

I've only had bursitis as a result of something else going on in my knee. The bursitis wasn't painful just the underlying condition and it took a couple of weeks of regular icing to get rid of it. if it's not painful and doesn't make it worse, crack on.

 

[MarkF]

Yeah, never bothered me at all when cycling nor playing 5-a side. The last episode lasted nearly 2 years, able to do everything without a problem until inadvertently putting direct pressure on the knee, aaaarrggghh!

One of life's pleasure is suddenly realising it's healed!

 

[Cuchilo]

Yeah, never bothered me at all when cycling nor playing 5-a side. The last episode lasted nearly 2 years, able to do everything without a problem until inadvertently putting direct pressure on the knee, aaaarrggghh!

One of life's pleasure is suddenly realising it's healed!

Pretty much the same as i had about two years ago . Totally forgot i had the underlying problem and went on site hanging doors and fitting skirting boards .
I'll try and get the swelling down over the weekend and see how it goes . Got my first TT of the season on the 5th March so a bit annoyed with myself !