Hoo-Haa - soreness

[Catrin]

My girly bits are pretty sore after a clipless fall the other day in which edge of my saddle made hard and violent impact between my legs Obviously my bike stayed between my legs during the fall.

I credit my saddle as the only reason I am able to ride - the cutout is in the right place for me. I am sure there is at least some bruising, but I did think that the soreness was gone...until my 22 mile ride tonight.

It wasn't bad enough to stop my ride, but I've an all-day mountain bike clinic on Sunday, and I really want this to be gone by then. It won't stop me if it isn't - but it would be a little more comfortable if it is. I suspect the only answer here is "time" but figured if there are any tried and true remedies for such things that someone here would know...

I really don't want to stay off the bike this week - I NEED to get out there in this heat and put some miles on this week to help my heat tolerance this weekend....that is my story and I am sticking to it No sharp pain or anything, just tissue soreness.

[indysteel]

Well, I can't say that I've ever had to do this myself, but I would ice it. Take an NSAID, too. Staying off your bike for a couple of days isn't a bad idea either.

[Catrin]

The padding seems to help...I will TRY the ice I can go hiking or something for another day or two - I took yesterday off but it wasn't enough.

I know there will be a lot of starting and stopping at the clinic, so it won't be like I will be in the saddle all day without a break...

[trista]

Maybe try some epsom salt soaks to bring down any swelling and soreness.... it worked after an episiotomy when I had my first child anyway.

[Catrin]

Maybe try some epsom salt soaks to bring down any swelling and soreness.... it worked after an episiotomy when I had my first child anyway.

I was just thinking about this...I will pick some up tomorrow, thanks! Hopefully between that, the ice and NSAID, and staying off the bike a couple of days will do the trick