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pain in wrists?

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  • 13-05-2005 7:55am
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    themadman88m
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭


    hi,
    When ever I have been cycling off road for about 20mins, my wrists get sore.It also happenens when im bmxing and pull the front break to do an endo.
    I seen a physo and they didnt know.Is there anyway to stop this?


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    Johnny Jukebox
    Registered Users Posts: 655 ✭✭✭Johnny Jukebox


    Obvious question - do you have front suspension on your MTB ? If you don't, then your wrists, hands and arms will all feel the pain. Carbon bars also absorb more impact but they're pricy. Maybe you've got some form of RSI ?


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    uberwolf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,579 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    also investigate carpal tunnel syndrome - common enough amongst cyclists. Google it and see if the symptoms seem familiar


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    Bunny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 496 ✭✭Bunny


    cartillage gone in wrists maybe?
    eat those cod liver oil tablets, very good for joints, most bmxer's do


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    daymobrew
    Registered Users Posts: 6,494 ✭✭✭daymobrew


    Do you wear gloves, with padding in the palm? If not, try it.

    I wonder if the handlebars are too low (or saddle too high), causing you to put a lot of weight on your wrists.
    Would a good bike shop be able to help you determine the correct heights (and subsequently riding position)?


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