Knee Twinge - anything to worry about?

[chappers1983]

So last week, whilst playing football on a stag weekend, I managed to tweak my knee. I didn't think it was anything serious at the time, but it was one of those injuries where the ball whacked it when it wasn't tensed (if that makes sense) and I know that sometimes serious injuries can occur in those circumstances.

I thought it would clear with a little bit of time, but just over a week later and if anything its worse than it was when it happens. Its the right leg, and it hurts predominantly around the back of the knee and towards the inside joint. It kind of feels like a permanent cramping pain.

Does anyone here have any experience of knee injuries, and does this sound like anything to worry about? Something to get checked out, or something that will just clear with a bit of rest?

 

[SWSteve]

So last week, whilst playing football on a stag weekend, I managed to tweak my knee. I didn't think it was anything serious at the time, but it was one of those injuries where the ball whacked it when it wasn't tensed (if that makes sense) and I know that sometimes serious injuries can occur in those circumstances.

I thought it would clear with a little bit of time, but just over a week later and if anything its worse than it was when it happens. Its the right leg, and it hurts predominantly around the back of the knee and towards the inside joint. It kind of feels like a permanent cramping pain.

Does anyone here have any experience of knee injuries, and does this sound like anything to worry about? Something to get checked out, or something that will just clear with a bit of rest?

If it still hurts after >1week, why not speak to your GP. I did with a sports injury this year, they recommended I had an x-ray to be sure of no damage, and all was well - I just needed a prolonged rest.

 

[S-Express]

Any residual persistent pain after an impact on the knee is definitely worth getting looked at. GP will probably just refer you to physio, so if you know of one already, I would just go straight there.

 

[Crackle]

I don't know but there is a muscle in the back of the knee which attaches to the hamstrings. I had some trouble with it a while ago but it was not directly the problem merely a symptom. See if any of these descriptions help and probably best to see a physio.

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/knee-pain/popliteus-injury

http://www.knee-pain-explained.com/pain-behind-the-knee.html

 

[vickster]

Get it checked out either by GP or pay to see a sports physio

I'm experiencing similar pain but after a twist and crack, although mine is on the outside and round the back. Tomorrow morning I'm having an MRI to confirm whether I have a torn lateral meniscus as suspected by the physio and specialist (I do have past history of this in the knee)

In the meantime, rest it.

 

[User16625]

Any residual persistent pain after an impact on the knee is definitely worth getting looked at. GP will probably just refer you to physio, so if you know of one already, I would just go straight there.

Definitely this. Sometimes if damage occurs, then this can affect how it heals and it may heal incorrectly and you will be in discomfort for the rest of your life. If this is the case, best get it fixed properly before it heals a bit wonky. Joints are particularly vulnerable due to their range of movements and complexity.

 

[Globalti]

Are you confident that your saddle is at the right height and if you use clip-in pedals, your feet in the natural posture on the pedals? Getting these wrong will put strain on your knees and I wouldn't be surprised if a bruise caused by an injury began to develop into something exacerbated by bad setup.

In my case I have to get the cleats set up perfectly on the pedals because if my left foot is on the edge of the limit of inwards travel (as defined by float of the cleat) I begin to get pain in the outside of my knee. My foot has to be free-floating.

Get some Ibuprofen gel (Voltarol or similar) and rub it into the affected area three times a day. Despite my scepticism I have to admit that this does work on local aches and pains.

 

[vickster]

voltarol has diclofenac as its active ingredient not ibuprofen

If going for ibuprofen go for the 10% I think it is, not the less potent forms

I like an aspirin based one, nicer to apply and better smell. Algesal http://algesal.co.uk/about-algesal.html