I love to get out on my mountain bike and have a great workout. One of the problems I have is my geographical location in Alberta, Canada. I have to admit that I am somewhat of a weekend warrior, so I naturally wait for the snow to melt, than I get very excited for spring!
I truly enjoying x-country mountain biking, so the road really is not my cup of tea. However, I do go for a few long road/path rides to get my legs (and butt) back into the shape. Since discovering The Stick I have taken one on many of my rides to help recover and loosen up my sore muscles. I also love to use a Stick during a break and right after I am done to aid in recovery.
Needless to say, cycling can be amazing or a real pain in the butt, knees, back, wrists and shoulders. There are many fitting guides out there and you should always listen to experts or go to your local bike shop to get the personal touch. For starters, I have a guide to help you. It is called “Proper Bike Fit Can Prevent Pain and Injury“. The article gives some good, basic information on the following topics:
- Adjusting the Saddle
- Handlebar Adjustment
- Knee pain
- Neck pain
- Foot pain or numbness
- Hand pain or numbness
- Saddle sores
You can find the full article -Here-
The most interesting note I have to say is that The Stick and it’s related Speciality Products can help with all of the above conditions except saddle sores. That is a “sensitive” topic.
Needless to say The Stick is a great tool every cyclist needs to have in their toolbox.
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