Bike Riding Neck Ache

Some of these issues can be fixed with a good bike fit.

Bike riding neck ache. Fatigue is to be expected but debilitative pain or tightness can be eliminated through correct bike fit and follow up treatment. Even an experienced rider who has taken a short hiatus and is returning to a regular regime can suffer from these aches. Some common causes of neck pain related to bike fit are detailed below. The good news is that a few adjustments to your bike and.

Up to 85 percent of cyclists deal with non traumatic injuries from their time on the bike and the neck is one of the most common sites of pain according to a review of relevant studies published. How to prevent neck pain when road riding. Though it s usually caused by improper posture the way you wear your helmet or sunglasses could also influence neck pain. A lot of cyclists suffer neck pain believing it is part of the road cycling experience.

One of things that takes getting used to when you first start cycling is the neck and shoulder discomfort. But it s fairly clear cut that your riding position directly affects the alignment of your neck and. Rest assured this is not the case. With all those moving pieces deciphering just what s gone awry can be.

If it does something is wrong generally with your fit gear bike setup or riding style. Neck pain is an extremely common complaint for new cyclists. Typically the discomfort is localized in your anterior deltoids upper trap muscles and neck. Making specific corrections will allow you to ride longer or more frequently without discomfort.

Neck pain from riding your bike is a warning sign that your position on your bike or the bike itself is creating undue stress on your neck. Adopting a traditional road cyclist s pose on the bike can cause a rounding of the shoulders and tightness in the thoracic spine the section between the neck and bottom of the rib cage. Neck pain from cycling is probably one of the most common overuse injuries that stems from poor posture and weak muscles. Despite the lack of trauma the injuries associated with neck pain can be debilitating to the point where it is almost impossible to get on the bike.

The video above shows some exercises that can help treat and prevent neck pain off the bike.