Numb hands

[Trekhawk]

Welcome to TE. Here is a few tips from Andy Pruitt regarding numbness or tingling in hands.

"Your grip on the handlebar is the key to treating cyclist's palsy and carpal tunnel syndrome. Keep your wrists straight when you grip the handlebar. Bent wrists lead to nerve entrapment and hand pain. If you are on a road bike vary the position of your hands every few minutes from the drops to the brake hoods to the top near the stem".

He has loads more info regarding this in his book Andy Pruitt's Complete Medical Guide for Cyclists. I love this book. For a new rider it provides heaps of good information on bike fit, cycling injuries and training.

All the girls here at TE are probably laughing because Im always raving about this book but it really is worth the money. Check it out you wont regret it.

[terpin]

LOL - I've only read a few threads on TE, and I've already seen you reference Pruitt's book! I think I'm going to have to pick up a copy. Sounds like it must be packed with good info.

Thanks!

[tulip]

bend your elbows and RELAX!

[SouthernBelle]

This is something I'm trying to work on correcting in myself. I tend to lean or rest my weight on my hands too much with my elbows locked which kinks my wrists. Then numb hands. Relax your arms and keep your elbows bent making your body hold up it's own weight. If you can't do ths your bike may need adjusting.

HTH,

[morsecode]

Getting one of those stress balls can help by strengthening your wrists

I had problems on my bike (MTB), but I got handlebar extenders and have forced myself to regularly change my grip as I've riding, which has helped

[morsecode]

He has loads more info regarding this in his book Andy Pruitt's Complete Medical Guide for Cyclists. I love this book. For a new rider it provides heaps of good information on bike fit, cycling injuries and training.

All the girls here at TE are probably laughing because Im always raving about this book but it really is worth the money. Check it out you wont regret it.

I just told hubby that we should pick this up!