Is cycling good for knee pain?

Question

My knees have started hurting, especially after long walks. A friend who cycles suggested I try it instead. Can cycling help with general knee pain, or should I avoid it?

Varsha Gokhale · Accepted Answer

Ho na, knee pain can make even daily work so difficult. Gentle stationary cycling is usually good because it doesn't put pressure on the joints, but we should not overdo it. Take it easy and stop if it hurts.

Karan Malhotra · Answer

Yes! Cycling is super low-impact, so it's usually really friendly for your knees 🚴‍♂️. Just make sure your seat is at the right height so you don't strain anything. Keep smiling! 😊

Rajesh Gupta · Answer

Instead of buying an expensive outdoor bicycle, you can just get a basic stationary exercise cycle for your room. Doing it for 10-15 minutes at a very light speed daily helps keep the knees mobile without spending too much money or risking road falls.

Gurcharan Singh · Answer

In our time, we used to cycle everywhere and never had knee pain. If you have pain now, gentle cycling is good, but along with that, apply a little warm sesame oil on the joint at night. It helps soothe the nerves.

Arvind Nair · Answer

When I went to the bone and joint department at Aster Medcity, they clearly told me that cycling is great for knee rehab, but only if the seat height is perfectly adjusted. You must ask your doctor or physiotherapist to guide you on this.

Sarla Sen · Answer

I have advised many members on this forum about this. Cycling is highly effective for strengthening the muscles around the knee, but only if the pain is not from a fresh injury. If it is chronic stiffness, go slow and steady.

Is cycling good for knee pain?

6 answers

Consult a orthopedist

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