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11/12/2020 12:34pm
11/12/2020 12:34pm
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11/16/2020 5:31am
Here's the deal, my left knee is absolute junk with a bone on bone condition. I have been in pretty much constant pain limping for the past 3 or 4 years. I'm 53 and my doctor says to wait as long as I can for a new knee because they don't last forever plus I like having all my stock parts.
Cool story Bro but how does that make you a better rider?
About 6 months ago i stumbled into the fact that if I walk pigeon toed my knee doesn't hurt nearly as bad and I can damn near run because I'm on a different section of cartilage that is actually there. It took a couple months for the muscle memory to become normal and now it's just how I walk.
I have always been the type that has to remind myself to squeeze the tank with my knees which means footwork was one of the first things that went away when I got tired. Now as soon as I get on the bike my natural foot placement points my toes inward and they stay that way. Bike control feels better the whole ride.
If you have bad knees might want to try changing your gait, who knows you may ride better.
Cool story Bro but how does that make you a better rider?
About 6 months ago i stumbled into the fact that if I walk pigeon toed my knee doesn't hurt nearly as bad and I can damn near run because I'm on a different section of cartilage that is actually there. It took a couple months for the muscle memory to become normal and now it's just how I walk.
I have always been the type that has to remind myself to squeeze the tank with my knees which means footwork was one of the first things that went away when I got tired. Now as soon as I get on the bike my natural foot placement points my toes inward and they stay that way. Bike control feels better the whole ride.
If you have bad knees might want to try changing your gait, who knows you may ride better.
I had the treatment just over 5 weeks ago and I can really feel the difference. I can walk without a limp but I still feel a little discomfort in the medial part of the left knee. I was told that in 3 months I will feel a big difference and by 6 months I should feel the maximum extent of the treatment. So far I have been extremely happy with choosing this route. You can always get a knee replaced but you can't undo it.
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I went to see a stem cell doctor and looking at my x-rays even he said it would never be like a new knee but it would get better. Trouble is $5k is a lot to spend on "hope it gets better."
The image is backwards. On the right side which is my left knee, the medial meniscus is almost gone. On my other knee which use to be my bad knee, I had a stem cell injection from an ortho Dr in Georgia who used a small dosage but it seemed to stop the progression. I was at a point that I couldn't walk. I hope this helps. Feel free to DM any other questions.
In the picture above I see that the inside of the left knee (on the right), the gap is smaller toward the inside.
For me, getting new shoes always makes the pain away, but for you, you might need some inserts for your shoes/boots.
They are made custom for your feet. Many chiropractors can do the fitting and they're not expensive.
Other than that, at 58, I take Glucosamine with Chondroitin supplements, along with Collagen Types 1 and 3, and it seems to help all of my joints.
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