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Does Your Mountain Bike Cause You Pains?

Mountain Biking and indeed cycling in general is one of the most popular sports in the world. In can be used both as part of a fitness regime, commuting to work, in competitive sports, or just as a bit of fun. However, if you don't take necessary precautions, cycling can lead to quite nasty pains in injuries, especially for mountain bike riders who often ride quite aggressively. Let’s take a look at 3 of the most common complaints and how they can be avoided.

Wrist Strain. The large and aggressive forces that are generated when riding over large bumps on uneven terrain often find their way to the cyclist's writs by traveling directly up the bike forks. What’s more, as your upper body weight is usually pushing down on your wrists, they can often be put under a lot of strain and become inflamed or injured. A good way to avoid this is have decent suspension on the bike to absorb a lot of the pressure, or alternatively find a bike that is made out of impact absorbing material such as the Trek Madone.

Backside Pain. You would be amazed at just how many riders report suffering from this complaint, which is usually caused by long durations of pressure and poor padding. It can actually become quite serious if left untreated and if you want ensure that you can still have children, it’s worth taking precautions. Buying a decent bike saddle is the number one thing to do and you should test ride one for a good few miles before you buy one. You can also purchase protective cycle clothing such as padded shorts which act to dampen the effect of harmful pressure.

Knee Problems. A large number of cyclists report suffering from inflamed knee joints or damage to the cartilage in the knee. Your riding position and bike set up does influence the amount of strain on the knees, but more often than not the quality of the bike contributes quite a lot. Try making sure all your bike components have shock-absorbing qualities, such as Pinarello frames which reduce the amount of force transferred through the knee joint.

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