Cycling increased significantly during the pandemic in 2020, and it continues to be a common outdoor activity for many people, particularly during the summer. Since cycling is a low-impact sport and a terrific form of exercise, many individuals enjoy getting outside and hitting the road on their bicycles. But for cyclists, knee pain can be a common problem. We can catch you up on injuries or discomfort you could expect, the reasons, and how to get back on your bike in comfort if you are experiencing knee pain when cycling.

Following are a few typical knee injuries linked to cycling:

• The term "overuse syndrome" describes soreness in the front of the knee. Additionally, when squatting, climbing and descending stairs, or bending and straightening your knee, you might hear popping, crackling, or clicking.
• Tendonosis: This condition can also cause a sore, aching discomfort in your knee that is most severe near your patella (kneecap.) This pain could become noticeable when you bend over or crouch, jump, or ascend and descend stairs. This explains irritation to the patellar tendon, the band of connective tissue that starts at the base of your quadriceps muscle group (front of your thigh), links to your patella, and then joins to your tibia in bicycle injuries that cause knee pain (shin bone.) Despite the modest differences between tendinitis and tendonosis, both will progress to lingering problems that never fully heal unless you get medical attention and alter your cycling habits.
•  Chondromalacia Patella: When you bend or straighten your knee, this condition may cause a grinding-type pain beneath or around your kneecap. It results from the degradation of cartilage behind your kneecap, which irritates you when your kneecap rubs against your femur and tibia.

In some circumstances, the knee discomfort or injury you may be dealing with may just be the result of overuse, but here are some additional typical causes like Muscle imbalances, such as having muscles that are too tight or too weak to support your knees while you're on a bike.

Treatment

It is advised that you visit your doctor if you get knee pain while cycling or just after. They will typically advise physical treatment. One of the finest strategies to heal the injury to your knee is to do this. A qualified Physical Therapist (PT) can assess you and decide what the best course of action is to lessen your knee discomfort and get you back on the road. Additionally, it is strongly advised that you take your bike to a reputable bicycle store so that they can check your handlebar configuration, cleats, and foot placement as well as your seat height and angle. Physical therapy for knee pain is offered by our group of certified therapists to help with pain relief and function improvement. Make an appointment with Professional Physical Therapy if you are in pain. We are here to support you in achieving your objectives and improving the quality and comfort of your life right now.