Category: Injuries

Stress fractures are tiny cracks or bruises in the bone. Injuries like this can be painful and debilitating. The most common cause of stress fractures is overuse or repetitive actions, which are common in athletes, including cyclists. It’s good to know that you can still participate in cycling activities even if you have a stress… Continue reading Can I Cycle With a Stress Fracture In My Foot: 6 Factors & 7 Risks

Night leg cramps are often due to tired muscles and nerve issues and can be more familiar with aging or during pregnancy. Conditions like kidney failure, diabetic nerve damage, and blood flow problems can also trigger these cramps. Cramping legs at night after cycling is often caused by muscle fatigue from repetitive use, disrupting neuromuscular… Continue reading Leg Cramps at Night After Cycling: 10 Causes & 4 Preventions

Cycling with a swollen knee can worsen your joint condition and lead to further damage and pain. The pressure exerted on the knee joint with each pedal stroke can cause significant discomfort and aggravate the swelling. This can cause inflammation and further swelling, leading to chronic pain, decreased mobility, and a reduced quality of life.… Continue reading Can You Cycle With a Swollen Knee: 9 Effects & 5 Preventions

Knee bursitis occurs when fluid-filled sacs (bursae) cushioning the knee joint get inflamed. This inflammation can hinder walking, work, and social activities, causing swelling, redness, stiffness, and limited mobility. Untreated bursitis may cause chronic pain and weakened muscles around the knee, increasing the risk of future injuries. Avoid activities that worsen your symptoms. You don’t… Continue reading Can I Cycle With Knee Bursitis: 3 Effects & 4 Precautions

Cycling can cause damage to the knee joint, leading to its loosening or wear and tear, which may cause a surgeon’s replacement of the knee. Cycling on rough or uneven surfaces can speed up the wear and tear of knee replacements, resulting in shorter lifespans of the implants. Falls and fractures can happen from cycling… Continue reading Does Cycling Wear Out Knee Replacement: 6 Affects & 7 Causes

Over 45% of cycling overuse injuries target the knees, a common occurrence given the sport. Patellofemoral arthritis stems from cartilage wear on the trochlear groove and patella underside. A common cycling injury is a patellofemoral pain syndrome or PFPS. To manage cycling with patellofemoral arthritis, proper bike setup is crucial. This involves maintaining a pedal… Continue reading Cycling With Patellofemoral Arthritis: 5 Effects & Treatments

Groin and hip pain, hip locking, or clicking sensations can be the symptoms of a hip labral tear. Nonsurgical and surgical methods, medications, and therapy can be the treatment methods for this problem. Yes, cycling can be the reason for a labral tear in the hip. These usually occur during high-impact sports like rugby, football,… Continue reading Can Cycling Cause A Hip Labral Tear: 4 Causes & 3 Treatments

An excessive amount of swelling can decrease blood flow and deplete oxygen from your muscles, resulting in pain, cramping, and muscle fatigue. Sometimes, swelling may also lead to the development of blood clots, which is a severe condition that can be life-threatening. Yes, cycling can cause swelling in the ankles because of the pressure created… Continue reading Why Do My Ankles Swell When Cycling: 15 Causes [Practical]

Common cycling injuries include ankle pain caused by improperly set up cleats, knee pain due to poor bike fit or improper pedaling technique, and lower back pain from an incorrect riding posture. Ankle pain while cycling can often be attributed to incorrect cleat positioning. If your cleats are too far forward, causing a toe-down pedaling… Continue reading Ankle Pain Cycling Cleats: 11 Reason & 15 Preventions [Stay Safe]

Pain radiating from the back of the hip to the side of the leg can occur because of irritation of the nerve roots in the lower back. Several specific conditions, such as osteoarthritis, labral tear, greater trochanter pain syndrome, and sciatica, contribute to hip and leg pain. Dislocation of the hip, knee, or ankle can… Continue reading Hip Pain Down To Ankle: 6 Causes & Treatments [6 Prevention]