tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572555494322710549.post5245665668807548948..comments2023-10-29T03:50:25.904-04:00Comments on the original big ring: Kneethe original big ringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865105701772620245noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572555494322710549.post-2471813657340848762008-01-22T08:06:00.000-05:002008-01-22T08:06:00.000-05:00I have suffered thru many knee injuries throughout...I have suffered thru many knee injuries throughout my many years on the bike & running. Here's the deal: Acute knee injuries are easy to treat by Dr's. But chronic knee injuries are a whole different story. Dr's, in most cases, can't do much.<BR/><BR/>Here's the plan: You need to rest. I mean active rest. Get off the bike for a while & rest. Maintain fitness by walking the dog and/or swimming. Ice 3 - 4 x day for 15 min a pop. Some folks will also take high doses of NSAIDs, but these drugs are rough on the liver & GI tract. My own personal experience is to just stick to ice to reduce the inflammation.<BR/><BR/>The key is to rest, otherwise, you are looking at Mr. Chronic Injury (and he's a friend for life). Once your knee feels better, then ease back into very slowly - don't rush it.<BR/><BR/>If you bike lots, most cyclists will always be dealing with some type of knee pain - that's just part of growing old. The key is to know when to back off & rest, and when to train hard.<BR/><BR/>Again, I can't stress the importance of resting the injury. Nature heals thyself if given enough time.<BR/><BR/>Good luck.Roman Holidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036520235135827813noreply@blogger.com