Friday, August 18, 2006

Gimp hand, ugggh!

I'm really getting worried. It is time for something to change. Ever since I've been riding at the velodrome I have experience some neuropathy (numbness) in my left hand. I know it stems from putting too much pressure on my hand while riding, but I'm not exactly sure how to correct it. Here's why: 1. You have to pretty much keep your hands in the same position while riding-- down in the drops. 2. I am currently renting a bike each time I ride and I haven't been able to figure out any successful adjustments to ease the pressure on my hand. i.e. bike fit may be an issue. Here's what I'm trying to do to address this: 1. work on some core exercises so my core can pick up some of my weight as opposed to my hand receiving all the pressure. 2. While warming up I'm trying to put my hands on top of the bars to give my hand some rest.

Here's why I'm freaking out though: my swimming is seriously hindered because of the numbness. I can't keep my fingers together to pull through the water. I swam last night and I really felt handicapped by my weak hand.

Well, that's my current situation...

6 comments:

:) said...

Hmmmm...maybe you should lower your seat a tad to take some of the weight off of your hands? The higher your seat, the more weight is transferred to your arms/hands... Does the numbness go away after your riding???

Hope it gets better soon.

Cara said...

I'll try that out. Thanks!

No, it is chronic now b/c I ride once a week and that doesn't give it enough time to get better.

Cara said...

Oh, and it's only when I ride at the velodrome, not my road bike.

Lance Notstrong said...

I agree with Flatman.

greyhound said...

Maybe try some cushier gloves too? Hope your hand resolves.

But as for the swimming, if you've got a good "catch" where you pull the water with your forearm with a bent elbow the open fingers won't be that big of a deal. (BTW, don't take me for a know it all, because my catch totally stinks)

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