Tight leg muscles information please

rogcov

Hi all

I got back on my bike about 18 months ago, over the last few weeks i have had pain in my upper legs and behind the knee and also in my calf muscles this seems to be better when i am out on my bike and also when i get up in the morning so i went to see my Doctor today and he said that i had tight led muscles and gave me some exercises to do . he also said that cycling does not help , How do you all feel on this subject and what exercises do you all do.

Many thanks

Roger

rampax

I have been getting ITB problems, and have been told that my quads, hamstrings and ITBs are very tight.
I have been doing ITB stretches most nights, but as yet it has not made any discernable difference.
I think these things take time.
I will probably go and see a sports physio at some point, when I have got time.

ukcraigb

rogcov wrote:

Hi all

I got back on my bike about 18 months ago, over the last few weeks i have had pain in my upper legs and behind the knee and also in my calf muscles this seems to be better when i am out on my bike and also when i get up in the morning so i went to see my Doctor today and he said that i had tight led muscles and gave me some exercises to do . he also said that cycling does not help , How do you all feel on this subject and what exercises do you all do.

Many thanks

Roger

I think you have to take his advice really or get a second opinion from a qualified doctor.

Dr_Death

The position you are in when cycling can lead to tight muscles. best thing is to stretch them ++ after your ride. Also exercise them in a different way every now and again to maintain their suppleness (e.g. running or swimming)