Knee pain

[gnGracie]

Thanks for the responses.

I'm 38. As to where the pain is, I believe it's mostly in the front and sides (I've always been horrible at qualifying pain). I don't use clips, or even have the sharp pedals that grasp shoes. I'm just using the regular pedals and wearing my walking shoes (I usually walk after my ride). I do have my saddle pointed down at a very slight angle - I did this to relieve saddle discomfort, and it has worked very well. I have discontinued my lunges this week, which is starting to help.

Hi GnGracie!

Ahhh, knee pain... yes, I know it well...

You might have some IT band inflammation (...trips up/down the stairs hurt when mine flare up). Best thing you can do is get yourself a foam roller, and roll on your side from your hip to the knee. Also roll your quads. Do this a LOT... every day. While you're rolling, you can also pick four-five different spots on your leg-- stop at each spot and bend your knee 10x's, which works the roller into your leg even more. Yes, it will hurt a little.. but that means youre doing it right.

Also, ice daily. I swear, ice does amazing things for inflamed tendons.

Good luck

Jen, when you say roll, do I lay on my side and roll my body up and down the roller? Would the foam roller be like one of the spaghetti floaties people use in pools? I'm very interested in trying this.

A couple ladies mentioned angle of foot on the pedal... What is the correct position/angle of the foot on the pedal? I think I probably put the pads of my feet on the pedals. Should I move my feet forward or backward?