physical therapy in Brooklyn NY

Are you suffering from an injury sustained while cycling? If so, you must get the treatment you need to get back on the bike as healthy as possible. If you’re looking for physical therapy in Brooklyn, NY, visit us at H&D Physical Therapy to receive quality treatment for your cycling injury.

Cycling Injuries

There are risks you take when you begin cycling. The most immediate risk is the risk of falling or crashing, rightfully so. However, other health issues can materialize as a result of cycling. At our physical therapy Brooklyn NY location, we take pride in diagnosing how exactly you sustained your cycling injury and employing a treatment plan that will have you pain-free. Examples of common cycling injuries are listed below:

  • Impact Injuries – Crashes that often result in broken bones, with the clavicle (collarbone) being one of the most common. Even if bones are not broken, crashes can result in concussions and muscle strains. Muscle strains are less noticeable and can lead to overcompensation, which can result in overuse injuries.
  • Lower Back Pain – Spending too much time curled over the handlebars can create lower back discomfort. This can lead to overall posture changes, which can also impact other areas of the body. 
  • Knee Pain – This often stems from bike fit issues, which are relatively easy to fix. In most cases, pain at the front of the knee is caused by the saddle being too low, while pain at the back of the knee stems is caused by the saddle being too high. Be sure to ride a bike that fits your body. 
  • Wrist, Arm, Hand, and Neck Pain – Wrist pain usually stems from your handlebar position, forcing you into an unnatural angle that stresses your wrists too vigorously. Arm pain. Handlebars that are too low will cause you to hyperextend to look up, stressing your neck. Handlebars that are too low will also place an unhealthy amount of stress on your hands, wrists, and arms due to so much of your body weight going forward. 
  • Hot Foot – Numbness, pain, or burning sensation at the bottom of the foot. The hot foot often stems from swollen feet and/or layered socks being packed into shoes that are too stiff and don’t leave breathing room.
  • Plantar Fasciitis – A tight feeling in the foot due to the plantar fascia tissue becoming tight or damaged as a result of overuse and stress.

Contact H&D Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Brooklyn NY

If you notice any of these symptoms and are looking for physical therapy in Brooklyn, NY, contact H&D Physical Therapy today.