Cycling will never cease to be a fun-filled activity! That feeling of the wind rushing through your hair, the joy and challenge of navigating different bicycle tracks, the excitement of successfully completing a difficult bicycle track, or simply the ease and speed with which you can reach your destination without getting stuck in those annoying traffic jams; yes, cycling really is an invigorating activity. However, if you are not careful, you may find yourself temporarily, or in some unfortunate cases, permanently laid up due to some common cycling injuries. It always helps to maintain your bicycle, wear safety gear and stay alert during your cycling trips so that you can easily avoid these common cycling injuries!   

Common Cycling Injuries # 1- Strain and Sprains!

Muscle strains and sprains are quite common among cyclists. They may be caused by incorrect body positioning or cycling too much without giving your body enough time to rest and recuperate. The most common cycling injuries and sprains occur in the knees, hips, ankles, wrists and shoulders. If you do suffer from a strain or a sprain be sure to seek medical attention, and give your body enough time to recover. You may think that you are strong enough to get back on the cycling track, but leveling additional physical stress on your body when it is already suffering from an injury can cost you your cycling career if you are a professional in this sport.

Common Cycling Injuries # 2- Foot and Knee Pain!

Do you experience sharp pain in your foot while cycling? This pain caused by repetitive pedaling action is known as arch pain, and is experienced by beginners or individuals who have been training too hard. You can treat and reduce arch pain by massaging your feet after cycling, wearing special cycling shoes that have inbuilt foot and arch support, or by using separate arch supports or Ace bandages. Cyclists may also suffer from knee pain and patellofemoral pain syndrome which is characterized by pain around and under the knee cap. To effectively cure knee pain, cyclists should seek medical attention.

Common Cycling Injuries # 3- Minor Injuries!

One of the most common cycling injuries comes from falling off the bicycle! If you cycle mostly on the road then you could get road rash from falling off your bicycle. Road rash is usually not severe, and it may be accompanied by small cuts and bruises from the fall. However, it can be quite painful! Treat these minor injuries by thoroughly cleaning the affected area, then apply an antibiotic cream, and use a sterile dressing to cover the injuries until they heal.

Common Cycling Injuries # 4- Blisters!

When compared to cuts, injuries and sprains, blisters may not sound like much of a problem. But it goes without saying that blisters can be quite a painful little setback. There are several reasons for the occurrence of blisters such as wearing ill-fitting or inappropriate shoes, the wrong socks, or using the wrong pedaling techniques. One of the ways to combat this painful problem is to wear cycling shoes which are designed to prevent foot problems and injuries.