One of the most common cycling complaints is knee pain. This is most likely to be patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). PFPS is often worse when walking up and down hills/stairs or sitting for long periods of time. It may include wasting of the quadriceps (thigh) muscles if the injury is an old one, and tight muscles around the knee joint - read our client leaflet for more information.
Painful burning of the ball of the foot (also known as “hot foot” or metatarsalgia) is usually a result of hot weather and/or poorly fitting shoes on long, hilly rides. Find out more about this causes
After the knees, the back is probably one of the biggest causes of pain for recreational cyclists. Interestingly, low back pain is also the most common injury among professional cyclists. To find out
Hand pain in cyclists falls into two different categories – numbness and tingling down the outside of the hand or the same sensation affecting the thumb and middle of your hand. It depends on the nerv
