Knee problems from surfing anyone???

[aircooledmatt]

Hi all,

A year ago I had a fall skiing and damaged the ligaments on the right side of my knee. This didn't stop me surfing, as I'm happy to put up with the pain if it means I can surf. However, a lump has developed on the inside of my right knee on the bone. I'm wondering if it's from lying on my longboard while paddling and then banging it when I flex to pop up. It seems to be getting worse.

Just to make it clear, I like to think of myself as a pretty competent surfer and surf all over the world, so before anybody asks, no I don't get on to my knees before I pop up!!!!!!

I'd really appreciate anyone with any advice or anyone with similar knee problems to let me know how they are dealing with it as I'm really worried it's going to stop me surfing soon.

Thanks all, Matt.

[PapaW]

Surf noggs!

I got one that goes up and down on my foot from the fins.

[justloafing]

One question. Do you use your knees when you pop up?

Have you gone to the doctor? I would hate to think it is a tendon tear.

[aircooledmatt]

Thanks guys, I'm waiting for an op but that's for the ligaments on the right side and I think the left side is like a lump on the bone that sticks out and NO I don't use my knees to pop up justloafing!!!!

[Old Guys Rule]

I have a friend who had an issue like this. He went in to the doctors thinking he was going to have to have surgery. Found out it was just a cyst. No one who seen it would have ever thought that to be the case. Go to the doctor and see what he/she has to say.

[aircooledmatt]

Thanks for that, I think I better take another trip to the docs then! It's good to get an idea of what it could be cheers.