May 15

Cycling Pain and Injury

Has a cycling injury left you in pain? The concept of being injured, let alone in pain from cycling, a fitness sport, that keeps you healthy and brings you happiness, is outrageous, right?

Cycling like any other fitness sport can one day make you feel exhilarated and the struggling to pedal pain-free. Cycling injuries are expected especially if you’re a diehard cyclist.

An injury caused by cycling is not one to be sweated. Common cycling injuries, are treatable as long as the injury is properly diagnosed and treated by a professional pain specialist.

Common sports overuse injuries

Common sports overuse injuries

Common Types Of Cycling Injuries Include:

Overuse Injuries

  • Impact Injuries (concussion, fractures, clavicle injuries, muscle strains).
  • Back Pain (Lower back pain)
  • Knee Pain
  • Anterior Knee Pain (pain at the front of the knee, on and around the kneecap (patella).
    • Posterior Knee Pain (Overextending the knee)
    • Medial & Lateral Knee Pain (Stress extending from the feet)
    • Iliotibial Band (IT Band) Syndrome (Tissue that can often become tight or inflamed).
  • Wrist Pain
  • Arm Pain
  • Hand Pain
  • Neck Pain
Resources:
Cyclists overuse injuries can cause patellar tendinitis or patellofemoral pain syndrome, which will either cause pain just below the knee or a generalized discomfort around the kneecap.May 3, 2016

5 Causes and Cures for Knee Pain in Cyclists

https://blog.mapmyrun.com/5-causes-and-cures-for-knee-pain-in-cyclists/

The Types of Knee Pain from Cycling

https://www.ilovebicycling.com/types-knee-pain-cycling/

The Most Common Types of Cycling Pain and Injuries

https://www.verywellfit.com/cycling-pain-and-injuries-3120159

Sports Injuries Conditions and Treatments

painandinjury.com/sports-injuries.html

Treatment for sports-related conditions for pain relief speedy recovery and injury prevention from sports injuries.