Quote Originally Posted by Trek420 View Post

For my knees I've been continually told that ultimately wearing a brace would be worse for me. Muscles supported by a brace can become complacent and even weaker. Since there's nothing that can be done surgically to my legs my option is just sit in front of the computer and sadly read about cycling and miss it and my glory days of being outdoors or on the mat or build up allllll the muscles that support my joints from the inside.

I've been ordered in no uncertain terms: stand up straight, line things up, get stronger, get flexible, fix your core or go sit down and go sedentary.

Yhttp://www.rei.com/product/745518 but I've likely got different boo boo's than you.
Interesting. The ortho and PT both told me that I can wear the brace if I find it helpful, because it can't cause harm. Neither of them demanded I wear it. I usually only wear it when I know a considerable amount of walking is going to take place (i.e. not just between classes in the same building), or when my knee is really swollen/full of fluid. Then, it just feels good to have the pressure on my knee. I am in the process of trying to strengthen my muscles to help my joins as well! Good luck to you!! I hope your join problems improve!!