Tush busters
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Saddle sores, which include ulcerated skin, boils, bruises and chafing, can result to infection and adversely affect cycling performance. These can be avoided by using chamois-padded, freshly laundered cycling shorts and lubricating areas prone to friction. Treatment tips are also provided.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1996
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Back in shape
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Exercises can relieve backache caused by bicycle riding. The recommended exercises in the relief of back pain and toning of the muscles are abdominal crunches, piriformis muscle stretches and hamstring exercises. Regular performance of the exercises results to increased muscle strength.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1998
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The rebuilding process
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The ten most common ailments of cyclists can be treated. These are frontal knee pain, low-back pain, ilio-tibial band friction syndrome, saddle problems, numb feet and toes, road rash, and head injuries.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1998
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