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Temple Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 55) |
posted July 11, 2000 10:54 AM
  
This has been a chronic problem since I started lifting, thought it would get better in time but its not. I cannot do squats or lunges as it causes a sharp burning pain in the upper portion of my left knee just under the bone. It doesn't hurt until I do one of the above and some days I have trouble sitting as the pain kicks in when I get about half way down. Does anyone know what this is and is it time to see the doctor about it? IP: Logged |
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WarLobo Moderator (Total posts: 857) |
posted July 11, 2000 11:32 AM
As much as I hate them, it's time to see the doc. Try to get one that will rehab and fix the problem. Not one that say, "well, don't lift." Late Lobo IP: Logged |
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tnheygirl Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 51) |
posted July 13, 2000 01:20 AM
Hey sis Had the same problem for a long time. I was told by a doc that sometimes your quads are so out of proportion with your hamstrings it actually causes the ligaments under your kneecaps to try and make up for what your hams should be sharing with your quads. After doing some major adjustments in my ham workout the pain is almost gone. I had to admit my hams didn't compare to the rest of my leg. Hope this helps ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Temple Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 55) |
posted July 13, 2000 08:22 AM
That makes sense - my quads are developing really quickly but my hams are pathetic. I have been giving them extra attention so hopefully I can get this knee thing straightened out. I am going to see my doctor about it just to make sure that it isn't something else. Thanks a bunch Temple IP: Logged |
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Artemis Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 58) |
posted July 13, 2000 04:40 PM
There could be some other possibilities such as chondromalacia under the kneecap, (worsened by small kneecaps), exaggerated "Q" angle (wide hips, short femur) Or possibly a loose chip of bone or cartilage etc. is floating around. Those Hurt. Good point about the ham/quad strength balance. The ortho surgeon who treated me had wished me to get the strength more balanced and this has not been easy. Wished me to to extensions with 3/4 of body-weight (for reps), and curls with the same. Now that's been a goal... Also, the medial to lateral quad strength should be balanced. Otherwise the lateral can pull the kneecap to the side, "derailing" it, and possibly catching some synovial membrane in it. Ouch. IP: Logged |
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markkemax Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 89) |
posted July 14, 2000 01:05 PM
If the pain is at the top af the patella it could be the quad tendon (inflamation, 1st degree sprain) or as artemis pointed out chondromalashia. Any of which should be seen by your Dr. to diagnose. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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FitnessChick Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 975) |
posted July 14, 2000 01:23 PM
lets start with a basic q- how is your form....do you extend your knee- toe line when doing these exercises? IP: Logged |
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Temple Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 55) |
posted July 14, 2000 02:23 PM
No, am VERY careful about that. Keep all the weight on my heel, knee doesn't extend forward. IP: Logged |
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FitnessChick Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 975) |
posted July 14, 2000 03:08 PM
okay, then my advice is to see a sports medicine dr. IP: Logged |
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