Hamstring pain during cycling is a common symptom we frequently encounter and treat at our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy Clinics. Many cyclists associate this discomfort with a proximal hamstring problem due to pain felt near the sit bone while on the saddle. In our clinics, we’ve observed a correlation between this pain...
Saddle sores are a common issue for cyclists at our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics. These occur when the skin along the saddle and buttocks becomes irritated. This can happen due to factors like improper saddle size, poor bike short padding, and reduced core stability. Today, we’ll focus on core stability, assuming...
Previous research reports older adults who remain active are able to slow the physiological effects of aging including increased body fat, decreased muscle mass, and muscle weakness. Other systems in our body also show a decline with aging including the immune system. Immunesenescence, the decline in immune system function due to aging, is an established...
