Sagittarius
08-30-2011, 09:46 PM
Some tips I found online about this:
What can be done to prevent perineal symptoms?
The variables that contribute to perineal symptoms during biking are complicated, and so it may be that you need to experiment with different strategies until you find the right one for you. Here are a number of suggestions that may help reduce the risk of perineal symptoms.
1. Stand up frequently on the pedals to take pressure off the perineum.
2. Change your position on the saddle while biking. Shift forward and backward when you ride to eliminate pressure on just one part of the perineum.
3. Experiment with adjusting the angle of your saddle so that it tilts slightly downward.
4. Wear bike shorts. They have chamois padding in the perineal area that will help relieve pressure.
5. Adjust the height of your handlebars slightly until you find a comfortable position. Handlebars below the saddle may work well for road or racing bikes, but perhaps not as well for touring or hybrids.
6. Make sure that your seat post is adjusted to the proper height. Your knee should be just slightly bent at the bottom of the pedal cycle.
7. Limit the number of miles that you pedal. This may not be desirable for all riders, but number of miles per week can be a factor.
What can be done to prevent perineal symptoms?
The variables that contribute to perineal symptoms during biking are complicated, and so it may be that you need to experiment with different strategies until you find the right one for you. Here are a number of suggestions that may help reduce the risk of perineal symptoms.
1. Stand up frequently on the pedals to take pressure off the perineum.
2. Change your position on the saddle while biking. Shift forward and backward when you ride to eliminate pressure on just one part of the perineum.
3. Experiment with adjusting the angle of your saddle so that it tilts slightly downward.
4. Wear bike shorts. They have chamois padding in the perineal area that will help relieve pressure.
5. Adjust the height of your handlebars slightly until you find a comfortable position. Handlebars below the saddle may work well for road or racing bikes, but perhaps not as well for touring or hybrids.
6. Make sure that your seat post is adjusted to the proper height. Your knee should be just slightly bent at the bottom of the pedal cycle.
7. Limit the number of miles that you pedal. This may not be desirable for all riders, but number of miles per week can be a factor.
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