Postural strains are just like they sound, concerning your posture and the musculature that supports it. Postural strains present as discomforts in the musculature, much like the overbearing feeling you might get if you held a child up over your head for 10-15 minutes straight. Bicycle-related postural strains – literally pain in the spine and […]
In a recent interview with SafeBee, Erik Moen discussed neck pain and soreness resulting from poor bike positioning. It is an incredibly common issue with cyclists of all levels, from the absolute beginner to commuters, and even seasoned racers. In this post, I will be comparing and contrasting the approach Moen discusses here on BikePT […]
A professional BikePT fit can help in so many ways to improve the experience of riding your bike. Here are five quick ways: 1. Cycling should not hurt You would see a Physical Therapist if it hurt to walk or run, why should riding a bike be any different? If riding your bike hurts, precision […]
Bicycling participation is on the rise in a big way. In fact, bicycling is growing on a national level faster than any other recreational sport, even surpassing golf. Factors such as Lance Armstrong’s popularity and organization, charity rides such as Team in Training and Tour de Cure, increased fitness awareness in the fight against obesity, […]