Cycling is a very good fitness and leisure sport, but this type of outdoor sports is dangerous. When you encounter an injury, how to deal with accidental injuries quickly and effectively is the top priority, but you must also pay attention to it. You can’t help the wounded with self-righteousness. Improper handling will make the wounded more traumatized. The following is the experience summed up by many friends.
Knee pain
Cycling is an ideal exercise for the knees, and doctors also recommend cycling for people with bad knees. However, studies have shown that knee injuries can also occur if riders do it incorrectly.Cycling for two hours, the knee needs to be bent about 10,000 times. If the knee is painful, ice the knee can be applied, but the limit is 20 minutes. The main thing is to use the correct pedaling method to protect your knees; to perform the correct warm-up exercises. When the weather is cold, the human body sends blood back to the heart, and the blood circulation at the joints decreases. Be sure to pay attention to keeping the knees warm! When riding in cold weather, wear knee pads or ankle-length trousers!
Low back pain
If you haven’t ridden a bicycle for a long time or if you ride too hard or too hard, you may experience low back pain. The pain sometimes extends all the way to the leg. The more you ride, the stronger the muscles in your back; your abs and back muscles support your lower back, so pay attention to exercising these areas when training; a high-quality dual-shock bike can also help reduce lower back pain.
Neck pain
If you stretch your neck for a long time, your neck muscles will feel sore. If this happens during cycling, first check whether the riding posture is correct. Be careful not to press the brim of the hat too low, it will raise your head abnormally and increase the tension in the neck muscles. Wear professional non-slip glasses to avoid the problem of glasses sliding down due to sweating and the same problem as the brim of the hat.
The upper body is straight and the back is arched, which will always keep the neck muscles in a tense state! Don’t grasp the handlebars too tightly, and sink your elbows and shoulders; relax the whole body to ensure that the upper body is flexible. If the pain is severe, ask a chiropractor for massage or physical therapy, which can relieve neck pain. If the pain persists, you need to find a chiropractor to massage the bone.
Skin abrasions
Skin abrasions are not serious, but are caused by damage to the capillaries and the infiltration of blood into the surrounding muscle tissue. However, if dust, sand and other foreign objects get into the wound, it can lead to wound infection! Standing up the bruised area will help prevent bleeding. The wound needs to be cleaned with a brush. To keep the wound clean, wear loose-fitting clothing. A booster dose, a tetanus shot.
Inflammation of the skin
When this happens, the rider will feel very uncomfortable. Inflamed areas are usually the groin, inner thighs, nipples, feet, and neck! Pay attention to personal hygiene, the medicine box should be clean, and the body and clothing should be treated with antibacterial in time. Before you set off, lubricate and protect by wiping areas prone to inflammation with petroleum jelly and tea tree oil. If the weather is warmer, wear thinner, looser clothes.
Sunburn
Skin damage and inflammation due to prolonged exposure to UV rays. After a sunburn, the skin becomes red, cracked, then peeled, sometimes accompanied by a burning sensation, itching, and even blisters! Apply sunscreen to your face, nose, arms, arms, neck, ears, bare legs, etc. The tissue at the scar is very sensitive to sunlight, if there is a scar, cover it with clothing and other items. Wear leg wraps and arm wraps on legs and arms. Calamine liquid and ice cubes can help soothe sunburn. Stick to a good quality body lotion to relieve symptoms and keep the sunburned area moist.