Injury is the most common occurrence in outdoor sports, and outdoor cycling is no exception. However, do you know a thing or two about how to deal with wounds? It doesn’t matter if you don’t know this knowledge, just follow me to increase your posture~
One. Knee injuries
There are only two reasons for knee injuries: one, overwork injury: on the one hand, it may be due to the long riding time, and on the other hand, it may be due to the physical discomfort during riding. caused by coordination. Second, the knees get cold in cold weather.
Tips:
1. Ice the knee for about 20 minutes;
2. If the pain point is in front of the knee, raise the seat cushion by 2~3mm. If the pain point is behind the knee, lower the seat cushion by 2~3mm. When climbing, often alternate using the muscles in a sitting or standing position.
3. Pay attention to keeping your knees warm. It is recommended to wear knee pads or long pants when riding, especially when the temperature is low.
Second, low back pain
For novice riders or riders who haven??t ridden for a long time, it??s normal to feel low back pain, but it??s just uncomfortable Yes, sometimes the pain extends all the way to the leg.
Tips:
When training, pay attention to exercising these parts. The more you ride, the tougher your back muscles will be. A high-quality dual-shock bike can also help reduce lower back pain.
Three, neck pain
Usually, stretching the neck for a long time will also cause the muscles in the neck to become tired and sore.
1. Adhere to the correct riding posture – don’t hold the handlebar too tightly, sink your elbows and shoulders, relax your whole body, and ensure that your upper body is flexible.
2. Massage the neck muscles frequently. If the pain persists, you can find a chiropractor to massage the bones.
Four. Skin abrasions
Skin abrasions are generally caused by external conditions, such as riding too fast, inattention, Brake failure, etc.
Tips:
The most basic treatment is to clean the wound with medical sterile cotton swabs and red syrup. To keep the wound clean, wear loose-fitting clothing. Depending on the condition of the abrasion, a tetanus shot is sometimes given.
V. Inflammation of the skin
The friction between the skin and the clothing, as well as the contact with the pollen in the air, etc., may cause the skin inflamed.
1. Pay attention to personal hygiene, and conduct antibacterial treatment on the body and skin.
2. Before departure, you can use petroleum jelly and tea tree oil to wipe the easily inflamed parts for lubrication and protective treatment.
3. It is recommended to choose clothes with long sleeves. Choosing professional cycling clothes will also reduce the friction of the skin. If the weather is warmer, wear thinner, looser clothes.
Six. Sunburn
Male cyclists usually ignore the problem of sunburn, in fact, the skin is exposed to strong ultraviolet rays for a long time Get sunburned easily (inflammation, injury, etc.).
Tips:
1. Apply sunscreen: apply sunscreen on exposed parts of the body before departure, such as face, nose, arms, arms, neck, ears, Bare legs, etc.
2. Wear leg wraps and arm wraps on the legs and arms.
3. Calamine liquid and ice cubes can help relieve sunburn, insist on using a better quality body lotion to relieve symptoms, and keep the sunburned area moist.
4. If there are scars, be sure to cover them with clothes and other things.
7. Acne
This problem mostly occurs between the legs, which is caused by the friction and squeezing between the skin and the seat cushion. It develops from breakage of the epidermis of the skin, sometimes caused by ingrown hairs. These boils can easily become pus when infected with sweat.
Tips:
1. Buy high-quality cycling shorts. Good quality usually has less friction on the skin.
2. After the ride, put on clean, dry clothes immediately after showering.
3. If you have acne, when the acne is mature, cut it open, squeeze out the pus, and then disinfect it. At the same time, use hot wax to remove the hair on the infected area to prevent acne from getting worse. However, it is generally neither hygienic nor safe to handle it by yourself. It is recommended to go to the hospital.
Eight, eye injuries
Why should it be emphasized that wearing cycling glasses when riding? Of course, it is because to avoid some things hurting the eyes, such as: sunlight, insects, plants, dust, gravel, mud, etc.
Tips:
1. Wear cycling glasses; (you can buy glasses with replacement lenses or glasses that automatically adjust according to the light).
2. If the mud splashes around, you can’t just wear glasses, and you need to turn your face to one side to prevent mud from entering your eyes.
9. Fractures
If there is a fracture, it is usually a serious riding accident. Although this is an accidental thing, you may wish to know more about the situation and be prepared.
Tips:
1. If you can handle the wound yourself, first treat the wound yourself: Cover the wound with a clean cloth, and then tie it up, which can prevent blood from flowing from the wound. Drain; then immobilize the injured part with a bandage or splint.
2. Calmly seek medical attention; if you are waiting for rescue, be careful not to let the wound be hit by external forces. If you want to know more about the treatment of fractures, you can click the following “Related Reading”.
10. Severe Rib Pain
This sharp, sudden pain in the rib is caused by injury when the diaphragm is pulled up from under the rib.
Tips:
1. Warm up before exercise.
2. When riding a bicycle, don’t lie on the handlebar with your back hunched over. You should straighten your back, straighten your chest, and give the diaphragm enough room for movement.
3. The speed of riding should be within the capabilities of the body, and the speed should be what the body can bear.
Eleven, heat stroke
One of the big challenges of cycling in summer is the hot sun. If the body cannot control body temperature through the perspiration mechanism, it will heatstroke.
Tips:
1. Take the person suffering from heat stroke to a cool place, take off their clothes and wrap them in a sheet soaked in cold water, or put the patient in the bathtub , lower the body temperature to below 38 degrees. If the patient is more awake, give him saline every ten minutes to rehydrate.
2. Cyclists can bring some medicines to prevent heat stroke, such as cooling oil, Rendan, and ten drops of water.
3. You can choose to ride in the morning or evening. In hot weather conditions, if your body can’t handle it, don’t be brave.
Twelve, Sprains
Improper riding posture and uneven roads often lead to excessive stress on body joints and sprains.
Tips:
1. Wrap the limbs with bandages and hang them up, which can reduce swelling, reduce internal bleeding, and prevent the occurrence of inflammation.
2. Apply anti-inflammatory ointment, or use ultrasound for physical therapy or exercise therapy.
3. Gently moving the injured area helps in recovery and avoids muscle atrophy and stiffness.
Thirteen. Pain in both hands
Roads are rough, the impact is too strong, the arms are stretched too straight, or the grip is too tight for a long time handlebars, can cause pain in both hands, including wrists.
Tips:
1. Install shock absorbers and shock rods, and wear riding gloves.
2. Remove the handle from the handlebar from time to time while riding, shake it a few times before grabbing the handlebar.
3. Grasp the handlebar with the back half of your hand, do not use the sensitive part between thumb and index finger.
Fourteen, Achilles tendon
When the saddle is too high, you must use your toes to pedal as hard as you can. damage.
Tips:
Adjust the height of the seat cushion. When riding a bicycle, try not to move your feet and ankles at 90 degrees. If you are traveling for a long time, you should try to pedal with different parts of your feet to avoid excessive tension in the tendons.
Fifteen, back pain
Because of incorrect riding posture, when riding on rough roads, the straight spine has no buffer, and bumps will Squeeze the vertebral joints together, which can worsen back pain.
Tips:
Choose a bike that suits your size, correct your riding posture, your back should be arched when riding, and your hips and shoulders should not collapse, as this will cause bumps. It doesn’t hurt to arch your back a little more. (Mouse Quat Outdoor)