Preventing Pain While Cycling- The Right Ways
Is cycling part of your exercise routine? You don't want to get hurt while cycling. Even if you only ride your bike for recreation on the weekends or commute to work every day, maintaining proper cycling posture is critical to your health and the avoidance of future injury. To keep improving your cycling, you need to put in a lot of miles, but if you spend too much time in a bad position, you'll eventually feel the effects. It's important to keep an eye on your posture while cycling, especially in these areas:
Is My Back Arched?
New cyclists often have an arching back because they rest their hands too heavily on the handlebars, which causes the core to become disengaged. This position may feel good at the time, but if you hold it for long periods of time, it can cause back and neck pain. At that time, you may have to go for pain management.
Are My Shoulders Tucked in or Do They Protrude Past My Ears?
Increased risk of neck pain is directly proportional to the amount of shoulder raising you do. Reducing the amount of stress placed on your neck can be accomplished by lowering your shoulders and loading them in a strong position.
My Elbows Feel a Little Tense
Inexperienced cyclists are also more likely to have their arms locked out. While keeping your arms locked out makes it easier to rest your weight, the vibration from the handlebars will be transmitted straight to your neck and shoulders if you do so. Additionally, the shoulders are pushed upwards, which can aggravate neck problems.
Are My Knees Pointing to the Side?
Increased knee pain and decreased power can be attributed to riding with your knees pointing outward (pedal). Keeping your knees in a straight line with your feet will alleviate the stress on your knees. Your bike seat must also be at the correct different heights from the handlebars.
In order to get the most out of your cycling experience, it's critical that you maintain a good riding position at all times.
Causes of These Pains
Soreness in the areas of your body that come into direct contact with the saddle is known as saddle soreness. Sit bones or the area among both your anus and genital area known as the perineum are two examples of this.
Chafing of the inner thighs can also occur due to the saddle rubbing against them back and forth. Significant pain that is affecting your riding ability should be taken care of immediately, even if it's just a little soreness and some redness and inflammation.
A saddle sore is either a folliculitis (infected hair follicle) or a furuncle (a boil). Sores caused by follicle infections are usually small and go away within a few days, but if left untreated, boils can quickly become life-threatening and require antibiotic treatment.
Your body weight on the saddle can cause discomfort and sores if it is combined with friction from the continuous pedaling motion, sweat, an increase in temperature, and decreased blood flow.
It is good to consult pain management doctors to get rid of the issue from the core. Otherwise, it can be problematic for you in the near future.
What Will Be Your Next Step?
Having trouble maintaining a proper riding position, or experiencing discomfort as a result of a lack thereof? Our therapists can help you strengthen your core, improve mobility in your spine and hips, and reduce muscle tension while cycling. Book your schedule at Oklahoma Pain Treatment Centers now so we can get you back on your bike.
**Disclaimer: These tips are not advised or suggested by doctors. The products that are promoted here are not FDA CERTIFIED to treat, cure or prevent any disease.
