Hands Often Cramp When Cycling? Watch out for Cyclist’s Palsy

JAKARTA – Cycling Becomes Sports many people’s favorite. Besides being fun, cycling has many health benefits. But make sure to pay attention to the position of the hands, to avoid them cyclist’s palsy .

“If during and after cycling you feel uncomfortable ring finger and little finger, this is usually due to the ulnar nerve, the nerve that supplies the little finger and ring finger, and passes through the wrist through a tunnel (joke canal), compressed due to prolonged holding with the handlebar. , “said Hand & Microsurgery Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Pondok Indah Hospital – Bintaro Jaya, dr. Oryza Satria, Sp.OT (K).

“This condition is also called joke canal syndrome, if it occurs in cyclists it is called cyclist’s palsy,” he continued.

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Cycling for 30 minutes every day, explained dr. Oryza can help reduce the risk of metabolic disease, improve creativity and memory, and reduce levels of anxiety and depression along with increasing levels of endorphins in the body.

In addition, cycling can also help the body relax and improve sleep quality, thereby helping to maintain weight. Cycling in the morning can help the body be exposed to sunlight and get the benefits of vitamin D. No wonder with so many benefits, cycling is increasingly loved today.

“In order for your cycling session to have a good impact on the body, don’t forget to pay attention to good posture or position. A good body position when cycling is also important when we want to avoid injuries, “said Dr. Oryza.

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“The first thing you need to do is position your head following the spinal line that is formed by the curve of the pelvis. Bring your eyes forward and relax your cervical spine,” he added.

If cycling is fast, dr. Oryza suggested to lower your back and track down, straighten your back. As for the foot position, if the pedal is under the foot, bend your leg a little. Adjust the height of the pedals with your feet (which can still be bent a little) so that your feet feel comfortable when working.

Then for the position of the hands, bend your elbows a little and try to grip the palms of the handlebar or brake at the same time. Position your shoulders in the grooves made by your hands and back. Be careful, the wrong hand position can increase the risk of cyclist’s palsy, “he said.

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