Nothing can damage the riding trip faster than knee pain. Whenever you step on the pedal to cause discomfort, you may continue to have pain or choose to end your ride as early as possible. Pain from the humeral head may be caused by many things, so be sure to talk to your doctor if this happens. With some medical care, you can enjoy your bike before you know it.
A woman holding her cheekbones seems to be experiencing pain, her bicycle lying next to her. (Source: DmitriyTitov / iStock / Getty Images) Tibia Foundation
The calf consists of two bones, the tibia and the tibia. The humerus, also known as the tibia, is the larger of the two, while the tibia is narrower and lies in the lower lateral leg. This bone extends all the way to the ankle and helps to maintain balance. If you are experiencing humeral head pain, you will feel uncomfortable on the outside of your knees and under your knees.
Causes of pain
Knee pain is usually overused, so this is not a rare problem for cyclists. The humeral head pain can be caused by tearing or stretching of the lateral collateral ligament, which connects the thigh bone to the tibia. This damage can cause pain, stiffness and swelling on the outside of the knee, as well as numbness in the feet. Pain outside the knee can also be caused by a tear in the lateral meniscus, which is a piece of cartilage above the humeral head, or a biceps tendonitis. Various types of arthritis a can also cause pain in the outer knee.
Treatment
Your knee pain may require you to pause your physical activity for a while. If you want to blame the lateral lateral ligament tear or meniscus tear, your doctor may recommend wearing a brace, resting your knees and taking over-the-counter painkillers until the pain disappears. Physical therapy can also help strengthen the joints. If the tear is severe, surgery may be needed. Arthritis is more difficult to treat, and treatment depends on the type of arthritis you have. For example, if the cartilage worn causes osteoarthritis, your doctor may inject intra-articular corticosteroids according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Dermatology. Patients with autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis may require m to suppress the function of the immune system.
Riding Adjustment
Take a few minutes to prepare your knees before you climb back to the bike. You may find that wearing a compression bandage on your knees will give your joints extra support. Stretching before cycling can heat the muscles and help prevent injuries. Your doctor or physiotherapist can show you some stretches that fit your particular type of knee injury. Trying different types of bikes may also help; a lying bicycle places the rider in a slightly tilted position, removing some pressure from the knees. Because some injuries, such as biceps tendonitis, may be caused by too low a seat or too far away, an experienced fitter assists your bike. If your physiotherapist has already let you cycle, ride on flat terrain and use a low-resistance fast pace to relieve knee pressure.
