Comments on: Need to know how to adjust my bicycle so I don't keep getting tennis elbow in my left elbow(right unaffected) http://curetenniselbow.org/1177/need-to-know-how-to-adjust-my-bicycle-so-i-dont-keep-getting-tennis-elbow-in-my-left-elbowright-unaffected/ Effective Tennis Elbow Treatment Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:36:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ebike/vm colorado http://curetenniselbow.org/1177/need-to-know-how-to-adjust-my-bicycle-so-i-dont-keep-getting-tennis-elbow-in-my-left-elbowright-unaffected/comment-page-1/#comment-4046 ebike/vm colorado Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:08:30 +0000 http://curetenniselbow.org/1177/need-to-know-how-to-adjust-my-bicycle-so-i-dont-keep-getting-tennis-elbow-in-my-left-elbowright-unaffected/#comment-4046 Decreased use, and decreased weight bearing would normally be in order. Short of obtaining a bike that unloads your upper body weight from your arms (my choice due to my age) , you can try modifying your bike to give you a more upright but less efficient position. Obtaining a second more upright bike (or a recumbent) would be a very good idea for this recovery period. You could then switch back and forth depending on the problem with your arm. Bike adjustments for most efficient cycling are different from adjustments for injury recovery. You might also look for a Dr.'s advise who happens to be a regular cyclist. Decreased use, and decreased weight bearing would normally be in order. Short of obtaining a bike that unloads your upper body weight from your arms (my choice due to my age) , you can try modifying your bike to give you a more upright but less efficient position.

Obtaining a second more upright bike (or a recumbent) would be a very good idea for this recovery period. You could then switch back and forth depending on the problem with your arm.

Bike adjustments for most efficient cycling are different from adjustments for injury recovery.

You might also look for a Dr.’s advise who happens to be a regular cyclist.

]]> By: Ben P http://curetenniselbow.org/1177/need-to-know-how-to-adjust-my-bicycle-so-i-dont-keep-getting-tennis-elbow-in-my-left-elbowright-unaffected/comment-page-1/#comment-4047 Ben P Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:08:30 +0000 http://curetenniselbow.org/1177/need-to-know-how-to-adjust-my-bicycle-so-i-dont-keep-getting-tennis-elbow-in-my-left-elbowright-unaffected/#comment-4047 -get a second opinion from another bike shop -don't ride rough roads/trails -adjust elbows in/out so you get comfy -take some Motrin before /after a ride -see if you can get some bar end extensions so you have exra hand positions http://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?category=92&subcategory=1053&storetype=&estoreid=&init=y&pagename=Category%3A%20Handlebars My elbows bother me when mountainbiking because of having only one hand position. -get a second opinion from another bike shop
-don’t ride rough roads/trails
-adjust elbows in/out so you get comfy
-take some Motrin before /after a ride
-see if you can get some bar end extensions so you have exra hand positions
http://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?category=92&subcategory=1053&storetype=&estoreid=&init=y&pagename=Category%3A%20Handlebars

My elbows bother me when mountainbiking because of having only one hand position.

]]> By: mirageguitarworks http://curetenniselbow.org/1177/need-to-know-how-to-adjust-my-bicycle-so-i-dont-keep-getting-tennis-elbow-in-my-left-elbowright-unaffected/comment-page-1/#comment-4048 mirageguitarworks Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:08:30 +0000 http://curetenniselbow.org/1177/need-to-know-how-to-adjust-my-bicycle-so-i-dont-keep-getting-tennis-elbow-in-my-left-elbowright-unaffected/#comment-4048 Ben is correct... You are probably having problems because you only have one hand position. Having bar ends installed will give you more positions, keep in mind when they are installed that they are out at an angle approximately equal to the stem angle, or at the very most up at a 45º. Never put bar ends vertical to the ground... they are not meant as "extensions". You might also try some good padded gloves. Ben is correct…

You are probably having problems because you only have one hand position. Having bar ends installed will give you more positions, keep in mind when they are installed that they are out at an angle approximately equal to the stem angle, or at the very most up at a 45º. Never put bar ends vertical to the ground… they are not meant as "extensions".

You might also try some good padded gloves.

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