I underwent surgery for patella tendinitis and removal of a synovial plica in October. I have worked hard to rehab myself back to original shape or so I like to think. I bicycle on a stationary bike every night and do other exercises to continue to strengthen my legs. I've recently started more physical activity (running, some sprinting, and plyometric activities). I am now experiencing some sharp pains on the medial side of my knee in the area of where the plica was removed. What is causing this pain? Is it ok to work through the pain or is it causing damage? Would it be best to monitor the pain for awhile since I've just taken up the harder physical activity and see if it worsens, stays the same, goes away or seek medical advice? If I should seek medical advice should I go straight to the OS or could a chiropractor help me out? The pain comes on mid-activity and is very cumbersome. It's not so severe that I have to immediately stop activity, but definitely present. Any thoughts about what could be causing this, if I should be altering my activities, plan of action, and any other opinons and/or advice/insight is greatly appreciated! Look forward to hearing from all you fellow KneeGeeks!
Thanks,
J_Jackie