Hand numbness when cycling can put a real damper on your ride. Not only is it a nuisance, but it also affects your ability to shift gears quickly. Hand numbness is caused by compression of the nerves in your hands and wrists. It usually begins with a tingling sensation and can progress to complete (though …
Bike safety for kids is critically important! Bicycle accidents are all too common, and injuries can be life-threatening. Fortunately, by instilling proper safety guidelines at a young age, children will be able to ride safely throughout their lives. It is important to remember that while the following tips will help your child stay safe, they will …
Morton’s neuroma is nerve pain that occurs between the toes due to a thickening in the area surrounding the nerves that branch out to the toes. People with Morton’s neuroma often feel pain or numbness under the toes, between the toes, or on the ball of the foot. The pain often radiates between the 3rd …
Bike medics are showing they can save lives by quickly reaching locations that are inconvenient or inaccessible to large vehicles. In fact, bicycle medics were amongst the first on the scene tending to Carrie Fisher after her recent medical incident on an airplane. Bicycle medic teams have become more and more popular in recent years. …
Saddle sores can be a painful side effect of cycling. Instead of suffering needlessly from these painful irritations, you can treat them to speed up the healing process. Saddle sores can vary among individuals but often appear as a raised, red area in the region that makes contact with the saddle. In some people, saddle …
Most of us would be happy to lose a few pounds, especially if we could do so while eating steak, eggs, and bacon. And although there is more to the keto diet than just slathering on the fat, most of us can agree that, for a diet plan, it’s pretty darn enjoyable. Add to that …