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Lower extremity and spine pain in cyclists
Sylwia Ewa Piotrowska1, Marian Majchrzycki2, Piotr Rogala3
1Department of Spine Surgery, Oncologic Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland. sylwia.piotrowskaa@gmail.com.
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine : AAEM
|December 30, 2017
Summary
Cycling can lead to significant knee and spine pain, particularly in older, heavier cyclists who train more. Stretching after cycling may help reduce knee pain incidence.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanical Analysis
- Public Health
Background:
- Cycling is a growing activity for sport, transport, and recreation.
- Increasing participation in cycling necessitates understanding its health impacts.
- The potential for cycling to cause musculoskeletal pain is often overlooked.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of lower extremity and spine pain in cyclists.
- To identify factors contributing to pain experienced by cyclists.
- To evaluate the role of warm-up and stretching in pain prevention.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study of 167 amateur cyclists during competitions.
- Data collected on pain characteristics, location, warm-up, and stretching habits.
- Analysis of correlations between cyclist demographics, training, and pain incidence.
Main Results:
- 40% of cyclists reported knee pain (26% anterior), and 41% reported spine pain (26% lumbar).
- Older age, higher weight, and increased training volume correlated with spine pain.
- Stretching post-cycling was linked to a lower incidence of knee pain.
Conclusions:
- Anterior knee pain and lumbar spine pain are prevalent among cyclists.
- Factors like age, weight, and training duration influence spine pain.
- Warm-up and post-cycling stretching are recommended to mitigate pain.
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