I need advice
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derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
A more upright position might help.
Spoons47
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Crawley West Sussex
https://www.active.com/cycling/articles/exercises-to-treat-shoulder-and-neck-pain-from-cycling
These exercises did wonders for me, a few times a day for two days and cured. Also angled my bars up 10 degrees
These exercises did wonders for me, a few times a day for two days and cured. Also angled my bars up 10 degrees
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Those look helpful - thanks, I'm going to try them. (I have developed a stiff neck which is making looking over my shoulder difficult, which isn't great when riding in traffic!)
Spoons47
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- Crawley West Sussex
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
A mirror would help but I think being able to look back is a good thing. It helps to send a message to drivers - I've noticed that if they see you look over your shoulder a few times in succession, many of them realise that you intend to change lanes (or turn right) and hold back to let you do it.
Spoons47
Well-Known Member
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- Crawley West Sussex
I totally agree but I also like to have quick glances for more advanced warning. Especially with so many hybrid cars now.
PaulSB
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I needed NHS physio to address this exact problem which was causing me a great deal of discomfort. Strangely the only time I felt comfortable was on my bike.
With the exception of No.10 these are exactly the exercises I was given by the physio. I was advised to do 6, 7, 8 and 9 first in that order as a warm up. I was also advised to warm the muscles first before the exercises, this was after a shower, or with a hot water bottle or wheat bag placed on the neck for ten minutes.
Ideally the exercises are done five times a day. I managed three and my physio was happy with this. For me there was a significant immediate improvement but it took several months to "cure" the problem.
I had a bike fit by a second physio who offered the service. I felt the combination of qualified physio and very experienced cyclist put him in a good place to understand my issue. The change in position was beneficial in several ways.
I was given one additional stretch which was the hardest to do.Look down to the left with your chin touching your chest, place right hand on back of head and push head forward and down to extend the stretch, hold for five seconds. Repeat five times and then on the right side.
On longer rides your hands and wrists need to be in a neutral position with no forced rotation. Flat bars can rotate the hands which can work its way up to your shoulders.
Consider bars with a bit of rearwards sweep, or some butterfly style trekking bars or some bar ends.
Look at the overall location of your bars, the horizontal reach and vertical drop from saddle. You can use an adjustable stem to find your correct position, which may not be the same as anyone else's ideal position.
Consider bars with a bit of rearwards sweep, or some butterfly style trekking bars or some bar ends.
Look at the overall location of your bars, the horizontal reach and vertical drop from saddle. You can use an adjustable stem to find your correct position, which may not be the same as anyone else's ideal position.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Don't assume that cycling is at fault. You're not ancient, but you're not a teenage either, and there can be other causes for such things, particularly if youve been riding up until now with issue. Don't get too fixated on a single cause until there's some evidence to support it.
Good luck with your training and ride.
Good luck with your training and ride.
Gasman
Old enough to know better, too old to care!
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- Third Rock From The Sun
Get a recumbent!