Cycling is a low-impact exercise, meaning it doesn't place much pressure on the joints and the knees in particular. Because of this, many people are able to cycle pain and injury free. There are, however, many repetitive motions in cycling. If your bike fit is incorrect, you allow too little rest in between workouts or your form is off, you can experience overtraining injuries. It's best to see a doctor or physical therapist at the first sign of pain to prevent it from becoming a larger problem.
Hamstring injuries often are treated with rest, ice, elevation and compression. With this type of injury, you can continue to work out with modified activities, including cycling. Cycling is a low-impact exercise that places mi...
The repetitive flexion and extension of your knees and hips during cycling can result in overuse injuries to those joints and surrounding soft tissue. Overuse injuries common to cycling include iliotibial band syndrome, patello...
With the impact-free nature of cycling, many people turn to the sport to spare potential knee injury. However, cycling can cause knee injuries for several reasons. The most common reasons for knee injuries related to cycling ar...
Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury rises. One of the most common che...
Perhaps the easiest way to avoid common cycling injuries is to make sure your bike frame properly fits your body. An improperly-sized frame can cause back, knee and neck soreness, saddle sores and numbness in your hands. If yo...
Instead cyclists get in one position, leaning over to reach the handlebars and maintain that position for hours on end. It's no wonder that back injuries are second only to knee injuries among cyclists. It is imperative that th...
Riding the wrong bike can lead to major injuries, says professional cyclist Brian Walton, a 3-time Olympian and coach at Cadence Performance Cycling Center. "If a bike's too stiff or too fast, you're just asking to get hurt," ...
