Cycling injuries IT band and knee pain in cyclists
Thousands of near-identical pedal strokes make the outer knee and IT band a common cycling complaint. I treat it with hands-on remedial soft tissue therapy in Paddington, Brisbane, working the whole lateral chain.
Why cycling loads the outer knee
The knee tracks through the same narrow path thousands of times a ride. Saddle height, cleat position and load all influence whether the outer knee and IT band stay happy.
Rarely just the knee
Hip and glute control and IT band tension feed the outer knee. I treat the lateral chain, and flag anything that looks like a fit issue.
How the treatment works
Assessment
I take your history, watch how you move, and use orthopaedic testing to rule things in or out. Black and white: positive or negative.
Treatment
Hands-on soft tissue work, with real time on the table. I treat the whole area involved, not just the point of pain.
Education
You leave understanding your own body. A few sessions in, you can tell me what is happening and why. That is what keeps it from coming back.
Common questions
Could it be my cleats or saddle?
Fit certainly matters and can be part of the cause. I treat the tissue and flag fit where it is relevant, so the two work together.
Is this a sports massage?
No. This is clinical treatment for a specific problem, not a general relaxation rub down.
Sort the cause of your knee pain
Book an assessment and we treat the whole lateral chain.
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