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You just left your physical therapists’ office and they suggest that you do more biking. Now you’re looking for the best bike for back pain and you ask yourself where to turn? There are plenty of options. Many may say to look towards an elliptical stationary bicycle which can be a good option, though its…
When you are riding constantly, you may experience a burning sensation in your thighs and sometimes your hamstrings. That burning sensation can be extremely painful and it also can mess with the way that you walk the day after your ride. If you are getting this burning sensation, then it’s generally a pretty easy problem…
Metatarsalgia can be a major pain. There are plenty of options to help your feet feel better while cycling. You can invest in a pair of cycling shoes for your foot burn or you can find the best insoles for metatarsalgia. There are plenty of ways to solve for the pain like icing, stretching and…
When you wake up in the morning and you’re walking down your steps, you find yourself thinking do I have to deal with this every morning? You have upped your mileage and suddenly you’re feeling the pain. Now you’re looking for the best cycling shoes for Plantar Fasciitis (2023). It can be frustrating. The weather…
Are you riding and it feels like your foot is warming (heating) up? Yes, this is more than likely metatarsalgia. It is important to have a specialist take a look at it and typically the first recommendation is to find the best cycling shoes for Metatarsalgia. Metatarsalgia is a burning sensation that is caused by…
There are two reasons why you’re dealing with knee pain from cycling. It’s important to know how to treat knee pain from cycling because it’s the only performance inhibitor in the sport. Unlike running, you don’t get overuse injuries often, though when it happens, it can feel very frustrating to treat. There are two reasons…
Many women are wondering if cycling strengthens the pelvic floor. There are many connections between the bike saddle and the pelvic floor to be aware of (including keeping your groin from going numb) though the main question to answer is does cycling strengthen your pelvic floor? When pairing cycling with other exercises for the pelvic…
When I first started riding, I kept wondering what they were talking about when they kept asking why their groin is numb when cycling. And Frankly, years ago, I really wasn’t sure what other cyclists were talking about. Of course, this is until I went on my first 20 mile ride. All of a sudden,…
![Cycling and PSA Levels [The Easy Guide]](https://routeonecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cover-photo-how-long-should-i-stop-cycling-before-a-psa-768x549.jpg)
We get it, you are nervous about your PSA test, and the prostate is already a touchy subject in general. How are you going to know how long should I stop cycling before a PSA? How are you going to know what is a good level for cyclists? Does it change on average? Is it…
![Is cycling good for herniated disk? [Spinal problems and Cycling]](https://routeonecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iscyclinggoodforherniateddisk.png)
When my doctor and my physical therapist suggest that I switch from running to cycling to treat my herniated disk – I was very skeptical, and confused. Many questions went through my head from “Is cycling good for herniated disk?” to more deep dives like: In short, the answer to the question is: biking is…