Bone 'stress'.
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Long story short, took a week off gym @3 weeks ago and on day one went for a light jog, but my 'knee' really hurt afterwards, which is strange. I am heavy but do jog regularly. Seemed to ease off a little, went back to squat/deadlift etc but really exacerbate it when bracing my legs for bench etc. Got to the point now that it is really quite painful after periods of inactivity and I'm 'managing' it with paracetamol and various deep heat type lotions.
Got a phone consultation from physio yesterday and he took me through describing where pain is, discussed what exercises I do, did some ankle mobility tests etc and he thinks it's bone stress on shin rather than knee, which I agree with...I can squat etc without any pain, and he suggested continuing to exercise with lighter weight, avoiding running or other jarring motuons and that it's just a waiting game for healing...Internet being a dangerous thing I've gone and read up on stress injuries and small stress fractures and all advice is a cessation of training and rest...which I am loath to do. Anyone suffered from something like this? It's 'top right' area as I'm standing of shin just below knee cap. I'd thought tendon or ligament perhaps but there is no constant pain and motion isn't really impaired. The physio was honest in his appraisal and said that if he saw me personally he could make a more in depth enquiry but appointments are into January now!!
Got a phone consultation from physio yesterday and he took me through describing where pain is, discussed what exercises I do, did some ankle mobility tests etc and he thinks it's bone stress on shin rather than knee, which I agree with...I can squat etc without any pain, and he suggested continuing to exercise with lighter weight, avoiding running or other jarring motuons and that it's just a waiting game for healing...Internet being a dangerous thing I've gone and read up on stress injuries and small stress fractures and all advice is a cessation of training and rest...which I am loath to do. Anyone suffered from something like this? It's 'top right' area as I'm standing of shin just below knee cap. I'd thought tendon or ligament perhaps but there is no constant pain and motion isn't really impaired. The physio was honest in his appraisal and said that if he saw me personally he could make a more in depth enquiry but appointments are into January now!!
Edited by biggbn on Friday 1st December 10:49
Badda said:
Stick with physio advice unless you’re expecting a face 2 face with someone off here? Not sure what you’re hoping to get from this post tbh.
There are some really knowledgeable posters on here who I have had good advice from in the past, whereas I have been given advice ranging from good to borderline dangerous from phone consultation physios before, confirmed by subsequent trips to doctors. As you have suggested I will follow physio advice and monitor the sitiation, but I also like to know as much as I can about any diagnosed condition. Thanks for your input though man, appreciated. 
I had a significant pain in the area of the knee last year, GP arranged an appointment with the physiotherapist attached to the surgery. I was given a set of exercises which increased the pain and discomfort. I eventually paid for a private MRI which showed a significant sub chondrol stress fracture of the femur. This took several months to heal but improved significantly using cold laser treatment regularly.
BarryP said:
I had a significant pain in the area of the knee last year, GP arranged an appointment with the physiotherapist attached to the surgery. I was given a set of exercises which increased the pain and discomfort. I eventually paid for a private MRI which showed a significant sub chondrol stress fracture of the femur. This took several months to heal but improved significantly using cold laser treatment regularly.
Thanks for taking the time to reply. Stop running, replace with low/zero impact cardio. Keep doing the other things you can do pain free. As you’re a bigger guy, running on hard surfaces will f
k your legs up royally given enough exposure.
If you want to keep running after you feel better, do it on a treadmill with very minimal road running exposure only, or lose weight.
k your legs up royally given enough exposure.If you want to keep running after you feel better, do it on a treadmill with very minimal road running exposure only, or lose weight.
didelydoo said:
Stop running, replace with low/zero impact cardio. Keep doing the other things you can do pain free. As you’re a bigger guy, running on hard surfaces will fk your legs up royally given enough exposure.
If you want to keep running after you feel better, do it on a treadmill with very minimal road running exposure only, or lose weight.
Thanks DD, losing weight is what I'm trying to do! Need to get back to @17st, felt comfy there. k your legs up royally given enough exposure.If you want to keep running after you feel better, do it on a treadmill with very minimal road running exposure only, or lose weight.
Edited by biggbn on Saturday 2nd December 14:26
popeyewhite said:
I'd suggest you've injured you're leg whilst bracing for the bench. Ignore physio advice - they have no idea of your technique or the weight you lift. As DD says - rest + v light stuff. Swimming as the poster above suggests is also good.
Thanks man, physio was quite thorough for a phone appointment and did quiz me on weight lifted, squat technique etc...but, as you say, am gonna try and find a workable workaround. popeyewhite said:
biggbn said:
Thanks man, physio was quite thorough for a phone appointment and did quiz me on weight lifted, squat technique etc...but, as you say, am gonna try and find a workable workaround.
You're welcome. Are physios doing phone consultations now, like GPs? Wow. Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff