Knee pain

[ianbarton]

Probably still got swelling in the joint, the little holes don’t show that the knee has been traumatised. Ice compression ice ice ice

I have been using this. Unlike ice you can keep re-using it. Amazon product ASIN B09Y8JMSRYView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09Y8JMSRY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[vickster]

I have been using this. Unlike ice you can keep re-using it. Amazon product ASIN B09Y8JMSRYView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09Y8JMSRY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I use my gel ice packs for years, about a fiver if that from Amazon. Got the first from physio when I first injured my left knee in 2009. Wrap in a thin tea towel, job done.
I’ve got a cryocuff too but found much better for my wrecked ankle than knee

 

[MrGrumpy]

My knee pain has subsided quite a bit of late . Try not to kneel and careful what I do at work .
However on a similar matter been chatting to an ex neighbour of mine . He’s just had a knee replacement, a few years younger than me too . 4 months to wait for the OP . He went private through work . 2yrs if NHS he was told and consultant apologised for the delay

 

[cyberknight]

my knees a bit sore today , still a damn sight better than it was though .

 

[Titanium]

I would agree with one of the other comments. Get a referral to see a Physiotherapist. Sometimes knee pain can be a result of tight muscles, or unequal muscle tone in different groups. Physio's can often determine muscle pathology, and come up with exercises that correct anomalies.

 

[cyberknight]

Bit niggly the last few days , i put it down to the damp weather so i have pulled out of todays club ride

 

[kingrollo]

Holy thread reserection!!!

Wonder how all you guys are getting. I felt a sharp twinge in my knee last November. Thought nothing more of it. But it was there next time I rode and has been there since.

Private physio said MCL sprain - but it hasn't healed as expected. NHS physio gave me some exercises to do - which actually made it worse.

X-ray has shown moderate patellaformal joint arthritis.

Iam a bit gloomy to be honest .

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Holy thread reserection!!!

Wonder how all you guys are getting. I felt a sharp twinge in my knee last November. Thought nothing more of it. But it was there next time I rode and has been there since.

Private physio said MCL sprain - but it hasn't healed as expected. NHS physio gave me some exercises to do - which actually made it worse.

X-ray has shown moderate patellaformal joint arthritis.

Iam a bit gloomy to be honest .

Sorry to hear that.

It actually has me a bit worried as I am still nursing a left knee slip injury from around last September.

I may have to get it properly checked.

 

[vickster]

Holy thread reserection!!!

Wonder how all you guys are getting. I felt a sharp twinge in my knee last November. Thought nothing more of it. But it was there next time I rode and has been there since.

Private physio said MCL sprain - but it hasn't healed as expected. NHS physio gave me some exercises to do - which actually made it worse.

X-ray has shown moderate patellaformal joint arthritis.

Iam a bit gloomy to be honest .

Find a private physio experienced in PF issues if yours isn't. Forget the NHS
Arthritis is incredibly difficult to treat (around the kneecap especially), and also very common in the over 50s. Rest, avoiding triggers for pain, strong and non tight muscles all through the legs, glutes, hips, stretching, sports massage, orthotics can help.

I've got moderate arthritis in both knees, all 3 compartments. Swimming (not breaststroke) good 👍
I find hyaluronic acid jabs +/~ steroid helpful but only available privately at least in England. Help lubricate/reduce inflammation
Voltarol gel good but not advised if you have any sort of heart meds/issues

 

[Sunny Portrush]

I had X-rays that showed nothing wrong with the knee, I went to a private physio who only knew something was wrong when I swore as she moved the knee in a particular way. Gave me exercises which I duly did and things appeared to be getting better only for me to catch my leg on the leg of the kitchen table and I appear to be back where I started!

 

[cyberknight]

knee sore last night as i accidentality bent down on it and tough night at work so im taking it easy the next day or two .

 

[MrGrumpy]

Holy thread reserection!!!

Wonder how all you guys are getting. I felt a sharp twinge in my knee last November. Thought nothing more of it. But it was there next time I rode and has been there since.

Private physio said MCL sprain - but it hasn't healed as expected. NHS physio gave me some exercises to do - which actually made it worse.

X-ray has shown moderate patellaformal joint arthritis.

Iam a bit gloomy to be honest .

I live with mine now , pain can come and go . Sometimes it’s a twinge other times it’s bleedin agony . However…… my wife being a Podiatrist has suggested that I may also need insoles . So I’m using those now , I may have inadvertently been putting some strain on the knee with my pronation . ( according to her ) .