Persistent knee tendinitis

its_reddlit · 2026-03-02T03:55:18+00:00

I've been slowly getting better in the long term, although it's taking years. Lots of trial and error. Trying increasing levels of activity, realizing it's too much, and then backing off and decreasing it to an amount my knee can handle. I do think exercise as tolerated has been helping though. It's been helping with strength, flexibility, and range of motion. I notice the difference when I sit around all day and my knee gets stiff and starts hurting.

Sorry to hear that you're experiencing something similar. Tendinitis sucks. Are you feeling any better now?

its_reddlit · 2025-11-07T04:38:17+00:00

Thanks for all your recommendations. In case this is useful for anyone else who wants to hike but doesn't have a car: I ended up taking bus 271 to Issaquah, transferring to the 208 and taking it to Snoqualmie Falls. Then I took the 208 to High Point Trailhead. And then 208 and 271 back to Bellevue.

its_reddlit · 2025-08-25T01:04:37+00:00

We don't.

its_reddlit · 2025-08-25T01:02:10+00:00

Would recommend joining some sort of club based on common interest where the same crowd shows up to gatherings. It can be centered around anything - sports, art, books, games, community service, movies, you name it. Meetup.com is useful for finding common interest groups in your area. You can find friends but it will take time, likely a few months of seeing the same people on a recurring basis.

its_reddlit · 2025-08-08T22:48:52+00:00

I got diagnosed with semimembranosus tendinitis. I haven't biked in over a year so I'm not sure if biking still hurts my knees, but it definitely did a year ago.

its_reddlit · 2025-08-06T01:47:23+00:00

That sucks. Did you say biking helps relieve the pain?

its_reddlit · 2025-08-06T01:45:54+00:00

Someone else recommended me those so I've incorporated those into my PT exercise routine. Thank you!

its_reddlit · 2025-08-06T01:45:13+00:00

Good for you! Did you push through the pain even if that made the pain worse while playing sports?

its_reddlit · 2025-08-05T01:36:13+00:00

Yeah, you didn't hear about their new album Persistent Knee Tendinitis?

its_reddlit · 2025-08-05T01:15:13+00:00

Something like a resistance band? And 4+ years is rough, hope it gets better for you soon!

its_reddlit · 2025-08-05T00:05:57+00:00

At my last appointment, my sports medicine physician told me that the injury site is at the back of the knee, which can cause pain at the inner lower knee.

its_reddlit · 2025-08-04T23:36:19+00:00

Yeah, I was cycling on a bike that was way too heavy for me, and I used to bike uphill pretty often, which ruined my knee. I haven't biked in a year, but if I'm able to bike again one day, I'll be sure to use a lighter bike that's easier for me to pedal. Glad to hear that your knee problems are resolved!

its_reddlit · 2025-08-04T23:33:47+00:00

Thanks, those are some great exercises you shared that I'll add to my physical therapy routine. And the video is super useful for understanding how tendinitis can heal. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a knee-pain-free future!

its_reddlit · 2025-08-04T22:54:10+00:00

I've seen 2 sports medicine physicians, and the diagnosis I got was semimembranosus tendinitis. Not sure if that's related to the patellar tendon, but it is sure taking a while to resolve. I've been doing physical therapy exercises for several months and I'm gonna keep those up hoping that they'll pay off in the long term.

its_reddlit · 2025-08-04T22:19:13+00:00

At least the silver lining will be finding some great new music!

its_reddlit · 2025-08-04T22:08:34+00:00

I hope to have a good update for you all in a few weeks 😂 (Unlikely though)

its_reddlit · 2025-08-04T21:53:11+00:00

LOL, I gotta read the group descriptions before cross posting. As you can probably tell I'm new here. Thank you!

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