When you think about cycling injuries, you likely picture traumatic “Road Rash” crashes – Not chronic elbow tendon pain, like Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow!
But the fact is, these kinds of injuries are common among ALL kinds of cyclists, hence terms like “Mountain Bikers Elbow” and “Motocross Elbow.”
So, if you’re a cyclist, and you’re starting to wonder:
“Could this stubborn pain and tension in my elbow (or wrist) from riding be a real injury?”
The answer is, yes, it could very well be a significant injury…
Whether your passion is road cycling, mountain biking, BMX, Motocross – or even spinning on a stationary exercise bike!
And, unfortunately, these ‘overuse injuries’ can sometimes be just as hard – If not harder to recover from – than crash-and-smash injuries.
This article originally appeared on my Tennis Elbow Classroom site. For the full, original article please visit:
Why Cycling + Mountain Biking Causes Golfer’s Or Tennis Elbow And How To Treat It
Here’s an overview of what’s covered in the article:
- The Warning Signs – The early warning symptoms
- Mountain Biker’s Elbow – MB Elbow and bike fitting tips
- Road Rider’s Elbow – Cyclist’s Elbow + bike fitting tips for road riders
- Motocross Elbow Pain – Motocross and motorcyclists
- Stationary Biking – Stationary bike riding / spinning elbow pain
- Alignment Issues – Tension, posture / alignment-related factors
- The Causes – How cycling causes Tennis / Golfer’s Elbow
- The Wrong Approach – The wrong way to treat these injuries
- The Right Approach – The right way to treat these injuries
Treatment in Marin / San Francisco
If you’re in the Bay Area, please see my page about how I treat Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow:
My approach to Tennis Elbow therapy
You get 100% hands-on Neuromuscular Therapy to help your muscles and tendons heal and recover naturally without dangerous drugs or invasive measures.