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Steal these expert tips to avoid chronic back pain from sitting, on and off the bike. Plus, why cyclists should pay extra attention.
Resting your nether region on a tiny triangle-shaped seat while you pedal for hours isn’t supposed to feel like lounging on the couch, but bike seat pain is usually a sign that your bike fit is off.
Lifestyle changes may be advised, avoiding certain exercises and sitting on hard surfaces. [1] Analgesics, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, may be used to relieve pain. [1] Ischial bursitis may be treated with medical and surgical interventions if it is persistent or particularly severe.
The ischial tuberosity (or tuberosity of the ischium, tuber ischiadicum), also known colloquially as the sit bones or sitz bones, [1] or as a pair the sitting bones, [2] is a large posterior bony protuberance on the superior ramus of the ischium. It marks the lateral boundary of the pelvic outlet.
Bone-strengthening: As part of their 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include bone-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days a week. Moderate activities are those such as riding a bike, brisk walking, and games that require catching and throwing.
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The studies have shown that wider saddles tend to increase penile blood flow while cycling, though wider seats also induce chafing and impede a cyclist's full range of leg motion. [18] [36] A downward-tilted saddle relieves pressure on the perineum and the "sit bones" (ischial tuberosities), thus improving a cyclist's perineal blood flow. [36]
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