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I love these stories. Exactly what cycling did to me after my knees prevented me from running (college years rugby injury) and caused a lot of discomfort at nights.
Some recommended MRI, surgery... until a friend general surgeon told me to start non impact exercises to reinforce the muscles and tendons holding the knees. That's when I tried a rowing machine and then road biking. After a couple of months the knees were much better and are now pain free 10 years later.
The same friend told me a couple months to avoid back surgery, "you don't them to mess around your spine!" he said. This coming from a surgeon I will surely be patient. Anyway I am encouraged by what happened last month and very grateful to be able to push hard on the pedals without pain.