The most common cycling injuries

Discover the most common cycling injuries and how to prevent and treat them effectively with Stimcare products.

Introduction

Cycling, although good for your healthThis is particularly true of long outings or intensive training sessions.
Here are the most common cycling injuries and how to prevent them:

1. Knee pain

Knee pain is common and can be caused by incorrect saddle position, incorrect shim adjustment, or overuse.
These pains can affect the patella, patellar tendon or surrounding muscles.

Prevention :

Adjust your bike correctly.
Warm up before driving.
Strengthen the muscles around the knee.

2. Iliotibial band syndrome

This injury manifests itself as pain on the outside of the knee and is often due to overuse or poor adjustment of the bike.

Prevention :

Adjust saddle height.
Stretch the iliotibial band.
Use orthopedic inserts if necessary.

3. Lower back pain

Lower back pain can result frompoor position on the bikea lack of flexibility or strength in the trunk muscles.

Prevention :

Adjust handlebar and saddle position.
Strengthen and stretch trunk muscles.
Take a break to avoid prolonged stress.

4. Achilles tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is often caused by overtraining, poor cleat fit or incorrect pedaling technique.

Prevention :

Adjust the wedges so that they are aligned.
Avoid sudden increases in training volume.
Visit regular stretching calves and Achilles tendons.

5. Nervous Compression Syndrome

Nerve compression can occur on the hands (carpal tunnel syndrome) or feet (Morton's syndrome), causing numbness and pain.

Prevention :

Use padded gloves and regularly change the position of your hands.
Wear cycling shoes well fitted.
Adjust the shims to avoid excessive pressure on the nerves of the feet.

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Conclusion

Injury prevention and management are crucial for any cyclist wishing to improve their performance and extend their cycling career. By integrating Stimcare's innovative products into your routineYou can optimize your recovery and minimize the risk of injury. Discover our solutions on www.stimcareonline.com for better management of fatigue and muscular pain.