2 BIG Reasons Why YOU have Cycling Neck Pain!

➡️ABOUT THIS VIDEO: In this video expert Dr. Kerri Kramer a certified Sports Therapist will share what causes cycling neck pain and solutions that could give relief to the neck pain that you may be experiencing. Cycling NECK PAIN? | How To Avoid it | Tips for Cyclists

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[carolinehemenway]

I'm back on the bike this year! And correcting a lifetime of rounded posture played a big roll in my rotator cuff surgery recovery here in Atlanta. I'm even using one of those back buzzers to remind me to "straighten up and fly right, " as my father always said. But I never considered how glasses could play a roll. Many thanks, Kerri!

[wimunn]

Short and neat and to the point great tips

[aleravasi]

Thanks ladies! Great explanation by Kerri! I love her! 😘

[bengt_axle]

Good advice but what are the solutions? For sunglasses, go with a cycling-specific glass that has a top edge that rises above the eyebrow (this is why they all look so tall, like ski goggles). Also learn to turn your eyes up a bit to reduce the need to crane you neck. To reduce the kyphosis (hunched upper back), contract your TVA (transverse abdominals) and lower abs to stabilize your lower back. This will allow your upper back to relax and open up into extension, as is recommended in the video. This takes a lot of practice and your reach to the handlebars must not be excessive. You should be very well balanced in the saddle, such that your hands just float on the bars when pedaling moderately hard. Very small adjustments to saddle position can dramatically affect your balance and load on your back and hands.

[fadilxheka]

I have watched many bike fitting vidz. This is the only vid so far that has addressed glasses. I have prescription glasses and it is very difficult to find glasses that have big lenses that extend towards the eyebrow to allow better vision.

[Marqjosh]

“Your neck hurts because of your back and posture.” Here I am making 100 micro adjustments on my bike when I just have abysmal posture. Thank you for this video. I did notice the glasses one when I switched to really cycling glasses from my old sunglasses!

[Bazza]

I'd come to this realisation regarding the glasses and the slumped back. I need +3.00 for normal distance. Having a short back to torso doesn't help(Old and inflexible 56, I'm 5'7" with 33.25" inseam -for the reach I need none of the bikes have the right amount of stack, always too low at the bars with high saddle), neither does having an xl/xxl head like a medicine ball. I'm about to go flat bar conversion on my gravel bike and sell the road bikes, get back to upright as I don't see this ever getting any better and it's ruining any enjoyment!!

[shelleyshell]

Helpful information! My posture is horrible and I’m constantly trying to remind myself to straighten up. Back discomfort during long rides was the main reason I sold my road bike and bought a hybrid. Now I’m more upright, can do long distances, and the only thing that hurts is my pride when I see my average speed LOL 😂. I think I will get a foam roller for stretching as Dr Kerri suggested 👍🏽!

[leoham]

I once lowered the bars, heightened the saddle. Since then my neck acke has gone.

[FollowThomas]

Wow, I didn't know that sunglasses can cause neck pain. Good to know. 👍

[Anthony-prcy]

oh wait yeah my sunglass are definitely what caused my neck pain. Thank you!

[rbwirth]

I don't understand. Almost all bikes are designed where the rider is leaning forward and the head needs to be lifted. Doesn't this cause that same compression in the neck? So why don't all bike riders suffer from neck pain? Maybe they are using exercises or techniques that help the pain instead of just keeping their heads down, which they don't.

[firebird]

This provides no insight. This is great if you don't need to wear glasses or are able to wear contacts, but I have keratoconus and must wear glasses when I ride my bike. It does not matter what my frames are, I am always in a craned position, otherwise, I am either looking over my lenses or staring at the road a couple of feet from me, not able to see oncoming traffic. Where I ride has a lot of steady and steep inclines which keeps me in the down position, not to mention a lot of wind, which keeps me from sitting up on my seat.