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Questions tagged [health]

Health issues affecting cyclists: comfort, pollution, energy, ...

Health issues related to cycling:

  • [Comfort and avoiding pain on the bike]
  • [surviving environmental pollution]
  • [Cycle training health issues]
  • [Keeping the body well fueled-up for cycling]
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Has anybody recovered from or riding with PFS / Chondromalacia patella?

I'm 41 years old. I've had this problem 8 years ago and rode with it about 2 years. Then I had to stop riding when it got really worse. Nowadays, I'm trying to get back onto my bike again even if it is 10 km per week but I'm having some small pain…
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How can I get rid of I.T. Band pain caused by cycling?

I have struggled for a while with Illiotibial Band pain or Illiotibial Band Friction Syndrome when cycling and running, here are some of the things that I have done to get rid of the pain: When it is inflammed: Cataflam (a non-steroidal…
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Returning to bicycling after a long hiatus

Does anyone have advice for someone who is returning to bicycling after a multi month hiatus. This is my followup question to Bicycle Storage. Before the pandemic, I was biking 20 miles per day every day. When the pandemic hit, I just stopped. At…
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How do I find out which channel size I need in my seat?

How do I find out which channel size I need in my seat? I am male and want what is the healthiest choice.
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When should I start cycling again after a cold?

I have a cold. A clogged head, congested sinuses and a sore throat, accompanied by a cough. It's been around for about a week. I've stayed off the bike because I haven't really felt well enough to head out in the cold weather we've had this past…
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Effect of drinking coffee before riding?

I'm 173 cm with about 45 kg weight (underweight). In the same ride of 30 km with short but steep uphill and downhill, if I drink coffee I tend to feel better when riding, but about two hours after the ride I would feel weak and shaking. Note that I…
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Exercises to Counter act muscluar imbalances

I have overdeveloped quads, which has affected my knees, what are some exercises that will help counteract this imbalance?
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Is there a good resource for helping to discern the cause of pain / soreness?

I went for my longest ride of the year this past Sunday. I guess my body wasn't expecting it or my bike is slightly misconfigured. I'm interested in finding a resource where I can look up what I might have done wrong based on where I am experiencing…
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Cycling's effect On The Bladder?

What effect does cycling have on the bladder? There is some information online: Beginner Triathlete It is not uncommon to have genitourinary symptoms caused by prolonged contact with the bike seat. These symptoms can include numbness and…
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Can long cycle rides cause damage to people fitted with a bladder sphincter

Can any body tell me if they have experienced any problems or pain. I have a bladder sphincter fitted and am concerned about doing a long bike ride. My question is I am currently training for a 10 day cycle ride with an average distance of 70 miles…
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Best bike for neck in straight position?

What is best bike for person with neck problems ? To be more specific, problems in inclining and looking up - I feel good when I am in straight vertical position. (for example, for long reading I use: http://www.bookholder.com/ ) Or is bike not…
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Noticeably more Muscle on one leg than the other?

One of my legs is noticeably more muscular than the other. I am also more prone to knee pain in the more muscular leg. Could this be related to my frequent (I ride 5+ days a week) cycling habit? Are there any exercises I can do to even this up? I…
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Is it safe to ride while taking mucinex (guaifenesin)?

I've been getting over a chest cold, most of the worst symptoms are gone (like the sinus headache and tiredness). However, I tend to have a bit of congestion that hangs around for a couple weeks after the other symptoms clear up. I found that…
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Left side of my foot -- 8 inches up leg numb?

First of all -- I know this isn't Medical-Overflow-Exchange, sorry. But, I think my issue may be cycle related. I've been riding a lot lately, and actually just started riding Fixed again. And for about 3 weeks the whole left side of my foot and…
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