Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries

"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is"
-- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not
being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to
controlling the bike....

Mike


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Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries & How to Prevent Them

By K.C. Dermody, Yahoo! Contributor Network 10 hours, 21 minutes ago

Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is.
It gives athletes and casual riders a great way to get back to nature
and to feel like a kid again, in addition to being a great workout.
Whether you're new to the sport or have been riding awhile, here is a
look at some of the most common injuries in the sport of mountain
biking and how they can be prevented.

Muscle cramps

Muscle cramps are a common injury for many athletes, and some are more
prone to them than others. Preventing them is key. Be sure to stay
hydrated before, during, and after your ride. For rides longer than 90
minutes, consider bringing sports drinks that contain electrolytes
along for the ride. Avoid drinks with extra caffeine and sugar. Eating
a banana before you head out the door is also said to help some.

Don't forget to stretch, but it's important to warm up first. Do some
walking or light jogging for a few minutes, and then concentrate on
stretching the muscles that cyclists use most, the hamstrings and
quadriceps.

Foot injuries

Your shoes are one of the most important pieces of equipment you can
own. Be sure they fit properly. Shoes that are too narrow can
aggravate the nerves and metatarsals in the foot. The sesamoids, or
"ball bearings of the foot," are are two small bones found beneath the
first metatarsal bones. These can can inflame or rupture under the
stress of cycling, but this can all be prevented by proper fitting
shoes.

Knee pain

If you're experiencing knee pain, your pedals may need to be adjusted.
Have them inspected, and m ake sure you're using the ball of your foot
to pedal. Pain under the knee cap can be due to improper saddle
height. Try raising your seat slightly to lessen the amount your knee
has to bend.

Pain in the wrists or hands

One of the most common reasons for experiencing pain in the wrists or
hands is a too-tight grip on the handlebars. Relax your grip, and also
remove them from the handlebars occasionally and shake them out to
help blood circulation.

Lower back pain

Lower back pain is common for beginners and those who haven't ridden
for awhile. One of the best ways to prevent it is by strengthening
your lower back and abs. Pilates is an excellent form of exercise that
works to build your core, and achieve a stronger lower back and
abdominal muscles. Consider practicing Pilates two or three days a
week as a form of cross-training. At a minimum, be sure and stretch
your back both before and after your ride.

K.C. Dermody has been an avid runner, hiker, and yoga enthusiast for
twenty years, and as a trained yoga instructor she taught a variety of
students from senior citizens to competitive athletes. She enjoys
combining her passion for sports, emotional and physical well-being
with her love of writing. Follow her at www.facebook.com/KCDermodyWriter
or on Twitter: @kcdermody.

On 12/12/2011 11:16 AM, Convicted Criminal Mike "Handsaw" Vandeman wrote:
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Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries& How to Prevent Them
[...]

6. Avoid convicted criminals carrying handsaws.

--
Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731°N, 83.985007°W
I am a vehicular cyclist.

On Dec 12, 8:14*pm, "T0m Sherm@n" ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
On 12/12/2011 11:16 AM, Convicted Criminal Mike "Handsaw" Vandeman wrote:

[...]
Five of the Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries& *How to Prevent Them
[...]

6. *Avoid convicted criminals carrying handsaws.

Unless the charges were dismissed. Idiot.

Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731°N, 83.985007°W
I am a vehicular cyclist.

On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:16:47 -0800 (PST), Mike Vandeman
wrote:

"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is"
-- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not
being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to
controlling the bike....

I use a mountain bike for everyday travel to/from most local
merchants. My bike has been optimized for an urban environment, with
thinner street(1.5") tires, nose less seat, and extra nighttime
illumination.

Now for the benefits of regular bicycling.

Longer life span. (Extended workouts slows down the aging process by
up to 33%).
Much better fitness levels and lower blood pressure.
Healthier move active lifestyle.
More efficient food utilization. (Reduced food inputs needed to
maintain desired healthy weight range.)

One of the lowest carbon emission alternatives to other forms of
travel. (600+ MPG equivalent)

On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:16:47 -0800 (PST), Mike Vandeman
wrote:

"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is"
-- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not
being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to
controlling the bike....

I use a mountain bike for everyday travel to/from most local
merchants. The extra suspension of a mountain bike and street tires
allows moderate transitions off pavement to avoid pedestrians and
usage of sidewalks(Legal in Florida). It's been optimized for an
urban environment, with thinner street(1.5") tires, nose less seat,
and extra nighttime illumination.

Now for the benefits of regular bicycling.

Longer life span. (Extended workouts slows down the aging process by
up to 33%).
Much better fitness levels and lower blood pressure.
Healthier move active lifestyle.
More efficient food utilization. (Reduced food inputs needed to
maintain desired healthy weight range.)

One of the lowest carbon emission alternatives to all other forms of
travel. (600+ MPG equivalent)


http://www.ibike.org/encouragement/benefits.htm
"60+ Benefits (Advantages) of Bicycling"

On Dec 13, 7:22*am, T. Keating wrote:
On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:16:47 -0800 (PST), Mike Vandeman

wrote:
"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is"
-- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not
being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to
controlling the bike....

* *I use a mountain bike for everyday travel to/from most local
merchants. * The extra suspension of a mountain bike and street tires
allows moderate transitions off pavement to avoid pedestrians and
usage of sidewalks(Legal in Florida). * It's been optimized for an
urban environment, with thinner street(1.5") tires, nose less seat,
and extra nighttime illumination.

Now for the benefits of regular bicycling.

Longer life span. *(Extended workouts slows down the aging process by
up to 33%).
Much better fitness levels and lower blood pressure.
Healthier move active lifestyle.
More efficient food utilization. *(Reduced food inputs needed to
maintain desired healthy weight range.)

One of the lowest carbon emission alternatives to all other forms of
travel. (600+ MPG equivalent)

http://www.ibike.org/encouragement/benefits.htm
"60+ Benefits (Advantages) of Bicycling"

Too bad so many mountain bikers are too crippled -- or dead -- to
enjoy them.... Go ahead, keep trying to sweep the FACTS under the rug!

"T. Keating" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:16:47 -0800 (PST), Mike Vandeman
wrote:

"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is"
-- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not
being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to
controlling the bike....

I use a mountain bike for everyday travel to/from most local
merchants. The extra suspension of a mountain bike and street tires
allows moderate transitions off pavement to avoid pedestrians and
usage of sidewalks(Legal in Florida). It's been optimized for an
urban environment, with thinner street(1.5") tires, nose less seat,
and extra nighttime illumination.

No one is objecting to such use of a mountain bike. Mountain bikes also come
in handy on the hundreds of miles of gravel roads here in southern
Minnesota. What is objectionable is riding a mountain bike on a hiking
trail.

Now for the benefits of regular bicycling.

Longer life span. (Extended workouts slows down the aging process by
up to 33%).
Much better fitness levels and lower blood pressure.
Healthier move active lifestyle.
More efficient food utilization. (Reduced food inputs needed to
maintain desired healthy weight range.)

One of the lowest carbon emission alternatives to all other forms of
travel. (600+ MPG equivalent)

A recumbent bicycle will insure that you keep cycling even longer than you
would on an upright bicycle. Comfort becomes important as you age.

--
Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
aka
Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota

On Dec 12, 12:16*pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
*"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is"
-- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not
being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to
controlling the bike....

Mike


1. Torn rectum

2. Torn rectum

3. Torn rectum

4. Torn rectum

5. Torn rectum


Hope you're healing well, Mike.

On Dec 13, 10:46*am, Len McGoogle wrote:
On Dec 12, 12:16*pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:

*"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is"
-- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not
being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to
controlling the bike....

Mike

1. Torn rectum

2. Torn rectum

3. Torn rectum

4. Torn rectum

5. Torn rectum

Hope you're healing well, Mike.

Thanks for demonstrating, for the millionth time, just how dishonest
and unscrupulous mountain bikers are. Mountain bikers are their own
worst enemies!

"Len McGoogle" wrote in message
...
On Dec 12, 12:16 pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
"Mountain biking is one of the most fun and exciting sports there is"
-- well, except for all the injuries.... And the boringness of not
being able to enjoy anything, due to having to pay attention to
controlling the bike....

1. Torn rectum

The only Asshole here is you! "McGoogle" indeed!

Kayak 44, ever the anonymous coward, has worked for most of his miserable
life around criminals and so he has imbibed their criminal mentality
himself. He is an expert on rape in prison, having been sodomized many
times. Hey, it is either that or a blow job! He knows how to take advantage
of both ends of his anatomy like all fornicators.

But Kayak 44 is mostly ****ed in his head. All stalkers are. That is what
makes them stalkers in the first place.

--
Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
aka
Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota