Specific Knee Pain - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Ianm · 15-02-2007, 10:18 AM

All,

I know there are many knee issues logged on the board but nothing specifc that defines the pain I am now having in both knees.

Up until 2 months ago I was squating heavy weight with no pain in my knees. 4 - 5 Weeks ago I started to get severe pain above both knee caps. I cant think of anything I have done differently except - On occassions when I wrapped my knees before squatting, my legs fell away from me slightly when I stood up. (Did I wrap my knees too tight and cause damage some how?)

The pain is now that severe that I cant do any squats - leg extensions / lunges due to the pain.

I hope someone can advise?

Thanks

Ian

Nine Pack · 15-02-2007, 12:44 PM

Sounds to me like the wraps have caused the patellar tendon to track outside of the patellarfemoral groove. This will result in inflammation in the short term & a strain in the long term if left unchecked.

Do a heat/ice alternation for half an hour every day (5 mins ice, 5 mins heat) & take some anti inflams like ibuprofen (if you are ok to take them). Burn the wraps too, they are not worth the trouble IMO. You will see some improvement in a few days but it sounds like you have been aggravating the problem for a while so don't expect overnight results.

mrmasive · 15-02-2007, 01:21 PM

Go and see a GOOD sport physio, loads a little exercises/stretches that you can do but find out EXACTLY what it is first

Ianm · 15-02-2007, 01:55 PM

Nine Pack,

Thanks for the prompt reply, I was thinking I had done something in relation to the wraps as my lags gave way a couple of times once I wrapped them then stood up.

I hope to god it is what you think and I can get this sorted..

Mrmasiv,, Thankyou - I know a good sports physio - Ex Body Builder who lives close by - I will give him a call.

All the best Ian

Mr fixit · 10-03-2007, 07:00 PM

Good advice, any injury that causes restricted mobility needs LOOKING at and tested.

15-02-2007, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ianm Newbie Trainer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 39	Specific Knee Pain All, I know there are many knee issues logged on the board but nothing specifc that defines the pain I am now having in both knees. Up until 2 months ago I was squating heavy weight with no pain in my knees. 4 - 5 Weeks ago I started to get severe pain above both knee caps. I cant think of anything I have done differently except - On occassions when I wrapped my knees before squatting, my legs fell away from me slightly when I stood up. (Did I wrap my knees too tight and cause damage some how?) The pain is now that severe that I cant do any squats - leg extensions / lunges due to the pain. I hope someone can advise? Thanks Ian

15-02-2007, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,634	Re: Specific Knee Pain Sounds to me like the wraps have caused the patellar tendon to track outside of the patellarfemoral groove. This will result in inflammation in the short term & a strain in the long term if left unchecked. Do a heat/ice alternation for half an hour every day (5 mins ice, 5 mins heat) & take some anti inflams like ibuprofen (if you are ok to take them). Burn the wraps too, they are not worth the trouble IMO. You will see some improvement in a few days but it sounds like you have been aggravating the problem for a while so don't expect overnight results. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage.

15-02-2007, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
mrmasive Gym Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Posts: 436	Re: Specific Knee Pain Go and see a GOOD sport physio, loads a little exercises/stretches that you can do but find out EXACTLY what it is first __________________ "The greatest test of courage is to bear defeat without loosing heart" B:120 S:200 DL:230 @ 85kg

15-02-2007, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ianm Newbie Trainer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 39	Re: Specific Knee Pain Nine Pack, Thanks for the prompt reply, I was thinking I had done something in relation to the wraps as my lags gave way a couple of times once I wrapped them then stood up. I hope to god it is what you think and I can get this sorted.. Mrmasiv,, Thankyou - I know a good sports physio - Ex Body Builder who lives close by - I will give him a call. All the best Ian

10-03-2007, 07:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr fixit Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 48	Re: Specific Knee Pain Good advice, any injury that causes restricted mobility needs LOOKING at and tested.

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