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groin/inner thigh inflammation and pain on bike

Virginia EdmondsVirginia Edmonds
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I just did Augusta 70.3 and I am 4 weeks from IMFL.  On the Augusta bike I had to stretch my inner thighs often starting at mile 30.  After my race, my inner thigh muscles were swollen.  I have not experienced this on my training rides.  I am guessing weak muscles, so I have started strengthening my legs and plan to add it in until IMFL.  Any other suggestions?  Does kinesio tape help? 

Thanks for any help.

Comments

  • rlh2000rlh2000
    Were you in aero more/less than usual? Same saddle?
  • Virginia EdmondsVirginia Edmonds

    Hi!

    I did not have aero bars on my bike (I have a road bike) and I did use the same saddle I have been using. 

  • rlh2000rlh2000
    My guesses would be either your saddle is too wide and rubbing on your adductors or too high, causing you to rock back and forth. Normal cycling should put very little stress on the adductors. Strange though that you didn't have this with training rides. I'd recommend getting a bike fit.
  • Virginia EdmondsVirginia Edmonds
    Thanks. I have had a bike fit for this bike, but I think the saddle issue sounds like it could be the culprit.  I will go back to my fit guy and maybe he could make a suggested saddle change.
  • Satish PunnaSatish Punna

    How is your core strength?  IMO a lot of hip girdle problems can be traced back to weak core muscles i.e. deep abdominals and glutes. 

     

  • Virginia EdmondsVirginia Edmonds
    Hi!  Thanks for the advice.  I have started a strength routine two to three times a week for just about every body part.  I am hoping four weeks will have given me enough time to at least help a little.
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