Tips to Stop Butt and Vulvar Soreness On the Bike
Luckily, there's a relatively simple and quick fix for the casual biker who may frequent cycling classes or take shorter outdoor rides. Just tweaking your bike's setup may help ease that soreness, especially if you're sticking to rides or classes that are under two hours long, says Dr. Streicher. "If you're taking a Spin class, go up to the instructor and ask them to adjust your bike," she suggests. the key? Make sure your handlebars are positioned level with or slightly higher than the saddle of the bike. According to a study in the handlebars that are lower than the saddle increase the pressure put on your genital area, which can lead to numbness. Why? Because you're leaning over to put your hands on those bars, which means that all of your weight is concentrated in that already sensitive region. Sitting more upright forces you to shift your weight to your sit bones.
If a simple adjustment doesn't stop the pain and soreness, you can try getting or an extra-padded or wide bike seat, suggests Dr. Streicher. But making sure your bike is adjusted correctly should do more for your comfort than the gear you're using. work with pretty much any bike you have.)
Endurance bikers may be more likely to experience numbness, tingling, or pain since the amount of time spent in the seat can increase the risk of nerve compression, notes Dr. Streicher. Adjusting your seat and handlebars should help that, too. But if the pain or tingling is persistent — and if investing in padded shorts and doesn't help either — you may need to cut back on the length or frequency of your cycling excursions, she says.
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