Why Do My Elbows Hurt After Mountain Biking?

Mountain biking is a popular and thrilling sport, but sometimes it can take its toll on the body. One of the common complaints is elbow pain after mountain biking, which can be caused by several things.

The most common cause of elbow pain after mountain biking is overuse. This can happen if you are new to the sport and do not have strong muscles to support your arms through the ride. If you find yourself leaning too much on your elbows or gripping the handlebars too tightly, this can lead to muscle fatigue and soreness in your arms and elbows.

Another possible cause of elbow pain is incorrect bike setup.

Your handlebar should be set at an appropriate height so that you don’t have to lean forward or backwards too much while riding. The saddle should also be set at an appropriate height so that you don’t strain your back while pedaling.

Poor posture while riding can also lead to elbow pain after mountain biking. Make sure that you keep your back straight and shoulders relaxed while riding; otherwise, this can lead to tightness in your neck and shoulders, which can cause pain in your arms and elbows.

Finally, lack of stretching before and after mountain biking can also lead to elbow pain. Make sure that you take a few minutes before and after each ride to stretch out your arms, chest, back, legs, and neck so that your muscles are warmed up before riding and loose afterwards.

Conclusion:
Elbow pain after mountain biking is often caused by overuse or incorrect bike setup; however, poor posture while riding or lack of stretching before or after a ride can also contribute to this problem. To avoid injury it’s important to set up the bike correctly for proper posture while riding as well as warm up with stretches before and after each ride.

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Samantha Mckinney