Possible causes of knee pain after bicycling include osteoarthritis of the knee, rheumatoid arthritis, ligament strain, etc. General treatment, physical therapy, medication, surgery, etc. should be carried out according to the cause of the disease.
1. Osteoarthritis of the knee: knee pain after riding a bicycle should be considered whether it is caused by osteoarthritis of the knee. If the pain is caused by osteoarthritis, the first treatment measure is to brake the affected limb and give sufficient rest.
If the pain is only mild, it can be observed temporarily without special treatment; if the pain is severe, you can take ibuprofen orally to relieve the pain.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis may also induce knee pain after cycling, at this time it is advisable to treat the cause of the problem, under the guidance of a doctor, such as oral methotrexate and other anti-rheumatic drugs, combined with celecoxib and other drugs to relieve pain.
3. Ligament strain: If cycling causes organic damage to the knee, such as ligament strain or even rupture, it will also cause localized pain in the knee, then it is advisable to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and in serious cases, even need surgery.
After cycling knee pain is obvious, should consult a doctor in time, according to the specific causes of the most appropriate treatment, do not blindly use drugs.