Longish ride and muscle soreness

[tangentgirl]

You could try a foam roller, too. Same as the stick, it's ouchy to use, but it makes a difference afterwards.

[velogirl]

that's not a typical spot for a blood clot (DVT).

the pain on the outside of yoru thigh above your knee is likely IT band. it could be inflamed from a bit of over-reach, mis-alignment on your saddle, or a leg length discrepency (that leg is shorter) and enhanced by the fact that you rode longer and harder than you have in the past. a foam roller will do wonders.

the spasm on the opposite side is likely your body's response to the tightening IT band.

don't panic. yes, stretch, but more importantly, increase your duration and intensity gradually and you'll likely avoid issues like this.

[mimitabby]

glad you pros got on here. I got a little nervous because our friend ended up in ICU!

[teigyr]

I know someone who has The Stick and she loves it. That is a fantastic idea Mimitabby, I did think of the whole clot issue and I turned on the light really bright to see if I saw anything amiss. I don't know if one could see one of those things but nothing was swollen.

Better today! I'm going to go ride a bit instead of going to spin class, would probably do me better to spend a bit of time on the bike anyway.

I recently did have a bike fit so maybe that's what's up? I'll see if it happens again and if it does, I'll talk to the PT.

Thank you everyone

[mimitabby]

Yeah, Jane, get your money's worth. call that person who fit you and tell THEM what happened.

[Grog]

It's normal to feel some discomfort immediately after a bike fit because your muscles are becoming used to the new position. However sharp and persistent pain is not normal.

[IFjane]

You could try a foam roller, too. Same as the stick, it's ouchy to use, but it makes a difference afterwards.

So does a rolling pin - and since I don't bake any more, it's a good use for it (other than a bang on the head to SO every now and then! )