This only perpetuated the problem. Less and less sleep just places you further behind in your recovery process. Irritability and restlessness are also good indications that a day of rest will do you well. Your body is trying to tell you it needs a break. If you have a nagging injury that just doesn t seem to go away, take some time off.
Sore muscle are one thing, but deep pain within a joint is something completely different.
Good pain is usually symmetrical. An example would be both quadriceps burning an equal amount on the way up a climb. Listen to your body. When your training, eat before your hungry and drink before your thirsty. Always stretch before and after you ride.