My last post I mentioned trying to avoid an early injury. Well so much for that. This morning an incredible pain in my right knee woke me at 4 am. This was a new pain and in a new location. It hurt at the top of the medial Tibia. I get new little pains almost everyday as part of the aging process but this one was a 9 on the pain scale.
I don't recall doing anything to the knee in the past several days, and there was no swelling of the knee. Just a very sharp pain with any lateral movement or extension. I did have a very hard workout on the stationary bike the day before and it is possible that I did strained something. At first I thought maybe a medial meniscus tear, but with no swelling or pain at the back of the knee I am not confident this is issue.
I spent most of the day hobbling along with a brace and some NSAID treatment. With hurricane Sandy planning to arrive soon there was a lot preparation that had to get done. Tonight I added a ultrasound treatment as I sit and watch the World Series, now with an ice pack keeping the pain at bay.
I now suspect either tendonitis, a ligament strain, or arthritis. Any or all three are painful I assure you. I plan to continue treat with Ice, elevation and ultrasound for the next day or so. It is very depressing to be injured and even more so to walk with pain. I would rather be getting a workout in than icing a sore joint.
I hope to get back on the horse soon.
See you at the Top!
John
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