🚴‍♂️ Get Ready for Cycling Season with Osteopathy!
Who doesn’t love cycling? Cycling is a great way to stay fit, but it can also put stress on key areas of your body, such as your lower back, knees, and neck.
Don’t let discomfort slow you down this cycling season! Osteopathy can help you stay on the bike, recover faster, and prevent injuries before they become a problem. Here are a few ways osteopathy can support cyclists:
- Relieves lower back pain caused by long rides and poor posture.
- Prevents knee pain by improving lower body mechanics.
- Eases neck and shoulder tension from riding positions and bike fit issues.
With regular osteopathic care, you’ll feel better, ride stronger, and stay pain free. Get in touch with the Osteopathic Health Centre to book your osteopathic session today!
Ride Strong This Season – How Osteopathy Helps Cyclists Stay in Top Form
It is important to stay ahead of any aches or pains this cycling season in Dubai, which is just around the corner, whether you’re preparing for long rides or weekend spins. While cycling is great for your overall fitness and wellbeing, it can also take a toll on your body if you are not taking preventative measures. From back pain to knee trouble, the repetitive nature of pedaling, combined with time spent in a forward leaning posture, can cause strain. Osteopathic care at the Osteopathic Health Centre offers unique patient care that can help cyclists stay pain free, recover quickly, and avoid injury.
Here are a few common issues that cyclists may face and how osteopathy can help:
Back Pain: A Common Complaint Among Cyclists
When you’re spending a long time hunched over the handlebars, it’s not uncommon to feel tightness in the lower back. Long term cycling can lead to stiff hip flexors, like the psoas, and an overworked lumbar spine, especially if your posture on the bike isn’t too great.
Osteopaths can assess your spine, hips, and pelvis to make sure everything is moving properly. Treatment may include spinal adjustments and soft tissue work to relieve tension in the lower back and improve your posture. This can help you avoid stiffness and pain during and after rides.
Knee Pain from Overuse
Knee pain can be a concern for many cyclists. Improper bike fit where a saddle may be too high or low, can cause improper knee movement and knee strain. Over a period of time, this repetitive strain can lead to issues like patellar tendinitis or joint discomfort.
Osteopaths look beyond the knee and check for imbalances and restrictions in the hips, ankles, and surrounding muscles that may affect knee function. We use a wide range of various
techniques like mobilization, articulation, and/or muscle energy to restore joint movement and release tight muscles, helping you pedal without discomfort.
Neck and Shoulder Tension from Riding Posture
Holding your head up and maintaining the same hand position for long periods can cause tightness in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. As mentioned before, a poor bike fit can make things worse by forcing your upper body into awkward positions and angles.
An osteopath will address the root cause of tension in the cervical spine and upper back, releasing tight muscles and improving joint mobility. We may also offer advice on posture adjustments both on and off the bike to keep your upper body relaxed during long rides.
It is very important that our patients at the Osteopathic Health Centre understand that taking care of your body is just as important as taking care of your bike. Regular osteopathic care can help you avoid pain, recover faster, and perform at your best, so you won’t miss a day of training. As the cycling season gets underway, consider booking a session with one of our highly qualified osteopaths to ensure your body is ready for the road ahead.
Don’t let pain stop you from riding! Book your session today and get ready to tackle the season pain free.