In the last Active in Asheville blog, I gave you some resources for doing some hiking locally. This week, I’m going to do the same with biking.
First, I want to mention why regular Chiropractic care might be beneficial to those of you who are serious mount biking and/or cycling enthusiasts. Ron Fritzke, D.C., a current bike racer and former marathoner, has some wise words about this: “What we chiropractors do so well (because most of us are doing it all day long) is to take a joint to its end range of motion and to then apply a quick movement. The purpose is to increase the available range on motion in that joint if the joint is restricted, and to break any adhesions that are disruptive to joint movement.” You can probably imagine why it would be a problem for a cyclist to have limited movement in their joints. If you’re interested in reading Dr. Fritzke’s full article on the subject (which is chalk-full of useful information for hard-core cyclists), click HERE.
Now, if you’re relatively new to the sport, the following are a few resources that might come in handy:
* A comprehensive overview of biking/cycling opportunities in Asheville
* Cycling routes in Asheville and the surrounding areas
* Pedaling Technique Basics
* Proper Bike Fit (to prevent injury)
* Tips on how to avoid lower back pain while cycling
* A huge Bicycle/Cycling article database from Livestrong.com
As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
– Dr. Bart.
