Help! severe shoulder tension.

[Ganymede]

Hello all

I didn't notice this when I rode last year but maybe it was building up - I have severe tension in my shoulders and I think it is either due to or exacerbated by riding my bike. I don't do long rides but I do now feel uncomfortable when riding, and I've never been that happy with the way you have to lift your head and crick your neck to ride a normal bike. I even bought a semi-recumbent a few years ago but found it too heavy and unwieldy.

I recently adjusted the (straight) handlebars on my hybrid to be a little nearer and a little higher so that I could sit up more, and I am trying to do the thing of not taking my weight on the bones of my arms - trying to keep them slightly bent and active.

Are there any tips out there? - I'm sure my saddle's high enough btw.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ganymede]

Are we allowed to bump our own threads?

 

[vickster]

See a sports physio for a diagnosis and perhaps deep tissue (ouchy) massage?

 

[screenman]

Have you tried going lower with the bars?

It is a good idea to introduce some stretches to go with your daily routine.

 

[Ganymede]

Thanks guys, I have had good massage (quite ouchy!) I will try lowering the bars but I thought maybe having them lower would increase the problem...? Raising them doesn't seem to have helped so I will try it!

I have some stretches but tbh I don't do them to warm up before the commute. I am rubbish at routine