What knee support will help me ride better

[halfdonkey]

Im really annoying my horse because my knees and feet are really hurting me when i am riding resulting in my constantly fidgeting my horse even glares looks at me and glares asif to say.... what you doing up there? stoooop it.. now give me another carrot.
I dont know what I have done to my knee but if I put pressure on it it really starts to hurt on the lateral collateral tendon I think it is called (I had to look that up).

Will stretches and squats help? What else should I try?

thanks guys!

 

[TigerTail]

GP ----> to diagnose the issue correctly-------> physio and riding with longer stirrups/no stirrups.

 

[Spot_the_Risk]

Yep GP firstly. I have a long term knee problem and would be in a lot of pain without my springy stirrups, mine are Metalab and they've made a massive difference.

 

[Goldenstar]

Sprenger bow balance stirrups are a big help.
I used a neoprene knee support for a while I found I had to use it on the outside of my breeches with a bigger chap on that side .

 

[Sukistokes2]

I know how you feel!
GP no help at all!

I use the sprung stirups with a sloping tread. Has helped. I also stretch my legs several times while riding and have even walked abit during rides to get the feeling back. Taking ibuprofen also helps.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Will stretches and squats help? What else should I try?

thanks guys!

Don't self diagnose! You don't have medical knowledge so get to your doctors for a proper diagnosis. You may find out you need physio or you may find you need more. Either way get seen by a professional.

I had knee problems & needed keyhole surgery to fix my knees. This did the trick, I limped into hospital & walked out afterwards fine. They said it treatment would last about 10 years, it lasted 11 years, now the problem is coming back, but I had a great 10 years.

 

[halfdonkey]

thanks for your all replies guys! Im only in my teens so it cant be anything too serious. Im going to try out a cheap knee support... http://inthenameofsport.com/neoprene-sports-knee-support-brace for the time being see if that helps at all.. Unsure whether should wear them whilst resting or whilst riding... already booked a doctor appointment to see what happening see what they are going to say.

 

[LessThanPerfect]

I use mcdavid knee braces with metal hinge on outside on each leg as I have joint hypermobility syndrome and my joints have a habit of dislocating, brilliant for stabilising joints but they make you very hot in summer though
Eta---I wear them whilst riding.