Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
A hamstring injury can also cause crazy tightness behind the knee...I had a lot of this 2 years ago when I had my quad/hammie injuries but I am sure you would be feeling it elsewhere as well...just wanted to mention it. A doctor visit would probably be a good idea.

How do you like Crossfit?
Catrin I am really enjoying crossfit despite the knee. When the knee flares up I do have to modify. Our class is 30 minutes long. I show up 15 early to use the rollers and stretch. I go twice a week now - the first six weeks I went 3x's a week as I had a savings coupon. Our routines change every 4 weeks plus we do a different routine every class. Everything is resistant bands, kettle bells, small free weights. Loving my new shape. If I were more dedicated to not drinking beer I am sure I could drop another five pounds but am content with the 10 lbs lost and the 5% body fat gone.


I know my knee pretty well, I had all the cartilage removed when I was 19, then a clean out and lateral release to reposition the knee cap when I was 43 and I am now pushing 57. At this point the only complete cure is a knee replacement. Ice, drugs and modifying the squats in cross fit keep it under control most of the time. Working the quad with rollers and gentle stretching is my plan to see if that helps to relax the stiffness