Chiropractic Health & Wellness Blog

If you have ridden a bicycle for any length of time, you’re probably aware that bicycle accidents are very common – especially here in Minnesota. Going out on your bike means putting yourself at risk of everything from the minor scrapes that might result from a simple fall to far more severe injuries that can occur if a car hits you or you are otherwise thrown from the bike.

In fact, over 500,000 bicycle-related visits to United States emergency rooms occur each year. Head injuries are common among cycling injuries, as well as injuries to the neck or lower back. Then, of course, there are regular “wear-and-tear” injuries that regular riders tend to suffer from.

Head and neck problems: If you have a head or neck injury related to a bicycle accident, an experienced chiropractor can work to realign your spine and strengthen the muscles in your Neck. They can massage away the soreness and teach you stretching exercises and good posture techniques so you can get back to riding.

Lower back pain:  Sitting on the bike for long periods of time puts stress on the spine and makes it prone to injury. When you visit the chiropractor, they will give you a realignment to ease the source of the pain. They can also teach you exercises to strengthen your core muscles, which support a healthy posture and strong back. 

If you are out for a bike ride or cycling to get exercise and/or getting back and forth to work - accidents do happen and we at Lyn Lake Chiropractic have treated many Bicycle Accident injuries.