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Knee cartilage damage can cause pain, inflammation, clicking noise and catching sensation, and reduced joint range of motion. More exhaustive cartilage injuries can cause osteoarthritis, a degenerative common condition. The knee does not undergo significant impacts in cycling. However, the continuous concentric movement (sustained pedaling motion with intensity changes) produces microtrauma. Pedaling biomechanics is complex… Continue reading Does Cycling Damage Knee Cartilage: 8 Risks & 10 Treatments

An enlarged heart or reduced blood flow to the heart muscle may cause arm pain during activity that improves with rest. When the arm suddenly snaps or cracks, the cause may be heart problems, injuries, herniated discs, pinched nerves, and vascular thoracic outlet syndrome. Excessive downward or upward tilts compress the wrists after cycling. Forearms… Continue reading Left Arm Pain After Cycling: 3 Major Causes & Solutions

A high-speed impact can lead to ligament separation, known as shoulder separation, a common injury in mountain bikers. Shoulder pain arises around the shoulder joint, where four muscle tendons connect to form the rotator cuff.These tendons facilitate shoulder movement and stabilize the upper arm bone. Mountain bike shoulder pain indicates excessive load due to insufficient… Continue reading Shoulder Pain From Mountain Biking: 3 Injuries [Full Covered]

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles surrounding the shoulder joint, securing the upper arm bone’s head within the shoulder’s shallow socket. Injuries to the rotator cuff can cause dull shoulder aches that worsen at night. Yes, a bike can be ridden with a torn rotator cuff. It is not recommended. Riding your bike… Continue reading Rotator Cuff Cycling: 5 Risks & Preventions [Safe Ride]

You become dehydrated when your body loses more fluid than you consume while cycling. Your body functions differently when it has less water, which affects its balance of minerals (salts and sugars). Dehydration is the most common cause of neck cramps and pain while cycling. The dehydrated body develops tighter muscles, ligaments, and tendons, which… Continue reading Can Dehydration Cause Neck Cramps: 16 Factors & 6 Preventions

Cycling can still cause or worsen a labrum tear if the bike is not fitted correctly, the posture is incorrect, or the intensity or duration of the ride is too high. Cycling can also aggravate a labrum tear if the rider has poor core stability, tight hip flexors, or weak gluteal muscles. A labrum tear… Continue reading Does Cycling Hurt Labral Tear & Neck Pain: 10 Causes & Affects

Shoulder impingement occurs when a tendon rubs or catches on nearby tissues and bones. A rotator cuff injury affects the tendon, which attaches your shoulder joint to your arm. Yes, shoulder impingement can occur from cycling. The endurance aspect of cycling often makes rides last over an hour. This puts a considerable strain on the… Continue reading Can Cycling Cause Shoulder Impingement: 4 Facts & 4 Symptoms

A tense neck and shoulders can cause eye strain since tight muscles can press on nerves in the eye. Your eyes may not be affected by tension in your neck or shoulders when you think about what causes eye strain. Yes, neck pain while cycling can lead to vision problems due to tense muscles pressing… Continue reading Can Neck Pain Cause Vision Problems While Cycling: 4 Facts & Effects