CYCLING INJURIES
More information about each condition can be found below:-
Hip or Groin Injuries
What is it? Radiating pain - Pain that originates in your hip may radiate to your groin, and groin pain may radiate to your hip.
What is it caused by? In young, active people, the cause of groin pain is often a muscle strain or tear, especially if you have experienced one before, since strains tend to recur. If you are older, the cause is more likely to be arthritis or a hernia.
What are the symptoms? Groin pain that originates in your hip can vary in how it feels. It can be either sharp or dull, and either sudden or gradual. Its type and severity will depend on its cause.
How do I manage it? Rest, apply ice to the injured area and practice mild stretching and/or physiotherapy to decrease the pain.
Mechanical Neck Pain
What is it? Mechanical neck pain is recognised as the most common form of neck pain. The pain can be felt locally in the neck, and also in the arms or shoulders. The condition can be worsened by resting the head in one place for a significant period of time.
What is it caused by? This occurs through the sustained posture and certain movements.
What are the symptoms? Those with mechanical neck pain may experience the constriction of head mobility, as well as muscle spasms and tightness. Mechanical neck pain can also cause headaches.
How do I manage it? A combination of exercise and manual therapy to reduce the neck pain.
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
What is it? Pain felt in the lower back or glutes.
What is it caused by? It is caused by damage or injury to the joint between the spinal bone and the hip.
What are the symptoms? It can mimic other conditions such as a herniated disc or hip problems.
How do I manage it? Limit prolonged sitting, change sitting position and strengthen glutes.
Patella Femoral Joint Pain
What is it? Pain at the front of your knee, around your kneecap (patella).
What is it caused by? Overuse, muscle imbalances or weaknesses, injury or surgery.
What are the symptoms? Causes a dull, aching pain in the front of your knee.
How do I manage it? Maintain strength through regular exercises.
Shoulder Bursitis
What is it? A bursa becomes inflamed and swollen.
What is it caused by? Injury or overuse. Infection. Arthritis, gout, tendonitis, diabetes and thyroid disease.
What are the symptoms? Sudden inability to move a joint. Swelling, redness, bruising or a rash in the affected area.
How do I manage it? Rest and applying ice to the affected area.
