This post explains exactly how indoor cycling can cause side pain, and how to prevent and cure it. If you've ever experienced tenderness on both sides of your torso—between the rib cage and the hips—after an indoor cycling session, you're not alone. Many cyclists, especially those who enjoy indoor training, report this kind of discomfort. Personally, I had quite severe DOMS … [Read more...]
Stretches and Exercises for Cyclist’s Knee (Patellar Tendinitis)
This post presents targeted stretches and exercises you can do to cure or prevent cyclist's knee (patellar tendinitis). This condition is an overuse injury that causes pain and inflammation in the patellar tendon—the thick band of tissue that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). You can find more information in our other post, Four Steps to Prevent and … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Stretches for Cyclists for Pain and Injury Prevention
In this guide, we present the best stretches for cyclists for all the most common cycling-related aches and pains. They are organized into lists based on body parts and specific pains and injuries. Cycling is a wonderful sport, but the repetitive motions and hours on a narrow saddle can take a toll on your body. Whether you're dealing with tight hips, lower back pain, or … [Read more...]
Video: 3 Hip Stretches to Cure Cycling Hip Pain
This post will show you how to prevent or cure cycling hip pain, using just three simple stretches. It features a video in which a therapist demonstrates the stretches. Unfortunately, it was not a professional video. I shot the video simply to remember how to do the exercises. This had the result that the background music often made it hard to hear the therapist's instructions. … [Read more...]
Exercises and Stretches for Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists
In our previous post about curing and preventing the Piriformis Syndrome, we explained that it is essential to have a balanced stretching and exercise program to avoid this painful condition. As promised, here is a exercise program designed to help people recover from Piriformis Syndrome and prevent recurrence when returning to cycling. It consists of targeted exercises to … [Read more...]
