My knee cap is very sore. Can I continue my cycling tour?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am on a cycle tour. We have cycled approx 200 km over last 6 days. Yesterday my knee cap started hurting and today it is very sore when I ride, especially uphill. It mostly does not hurt when walking though. Do you think it is dangerous for my knee to keep riding even though it is sore?

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your concern.

I think your quads are too tight pulling your knee cap up and your hip flexors are also equally tight.

I recommend:

Roll your quads on top of a foam roller and stretch quads and hip flexors in side lying position.
Do some spinal extensions whenever possible.
Do a lot of icing on your knee-cap whenever possible.
Move your knee cap up and down and side to side.

This will definitely help you to come out of pain.

You can continue your cycling provided you are not putting pressure on the toes while riding. Either use midfoot or heel. Hope this is helpful for you.

For more information consult a physiotherapist online.