 Poster: A snowHead
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As the weather had got better recently I dusted my bike off and went on a few gently cycles with my son. One day last week, I then went out on my own. I'm in the "do not go gently" camp when it comes to exercise...
Anyway, when I got home, my right knee felt weird. I don't know how else to describe it. It wasn't painful, but the left hand side of my right knee doesn't feel right. There's no weakness, I can still squat/lunge but it's been a week now and it still feels odd.
Any ideas what it could be? Should I be booking in to the chiropractor? Should I not be using it for strenuous exercise (it's leg day later this afternoon!)?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Timmycb5, A good physio rather than jungle medicine?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Well, I have no idea to offer on what might be wrong with your knee but I think I'd be dialling back a bit on the stress. Keep it moving, moderate cycling with high cadence, make sure you stretch all the associated muscles, no deep squats, not too many lunges (maybe none!) and with good form - ensure your knee is not ahead of your foot, etc.
I have had a range of the usual skiers knee problems (and other problems needing physio input). I know a couple of good physios and they would not support your "do not go gently" philosophy. It's a man thing, and not a good one, especially as you get older.
How is your weight? Overweight, even by a few kilos, will put a LOT of extra strain on your knees.
See a physio, not a chiropracter. And finally, don't compete with your kids....... 
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| Frosty the Snowman wrote: |
| @Timmycb5, A good physio rather than jungle medicine? |
I can never remember the difference between people who jingle about with bones and ligaments. There's a bloke who deals with rugby and skiing injuries locally. Think I might need to go see him.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Are you clipped to your pedals when cycling? If so, it could be mis-aligned cleats on your shoes. You may need to adjust them laterally to even out the pressure on your knee when you pedal. Here is a handy picture accurately reflecting you expression as you mash the pedals, I expect 
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@Klamm Franzer, thanks Klamm. No I was on my mountain bike going over some fields/tracks. The second arrow on the medial is exactly where it feels weird though.
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I got similar symptoms early in lockdown which turned into intense pain at night, even sleeping with a pillow between my knees. Go and see a physio and follow his/her advice. A bit of ultrasound can help heal soft tissue quite quickly.
Good luck 
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| Frosty the Snowman wrote: |
| @Timmycb5, A good physio rather than jungle medicine? |
Yup I agree
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Angry MCL = medial collateral ligament most likely IMHO. I'd recommend orthobullets for info and then just google exercises and the such.
Make sure knees track straight while cycling, do squats once able.
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