really tight inner thighs

[mimitabby]

I have been noticing that my inner thighs are really tight. (This didn't used to happen when i didn't ride)
i am doing the frog exercise, some twists, and the pillow between the knees
thing that Knot has me doing because of my back (which is healing very nicely, no tweaks at all this week)
but my inner thighs absolutely burn, and putting my leg over the bike to get on is quite a chore sometimes!

thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated.

[Nokomis]

Are your inner thighs engaging while you're riding? (Squeezing the nose of the saddle, or similar?)

Are you able to strech out that region post ride while muscles are warm?

[mimitabby]

i can squeeze the saddle nose, but does that mean my thighs are engaged when i'm riding?
haven't done any stretching after a ride no.

[Nokomis]

by that - you can, or do squeeze consistently?

I'm sooooo not an expert, but the only time I am actively engaging the inner thigh muscles is when I'm controling my turns on very quick descents. If you're constantly using those muscles while riding, I'd be exploring things like stability / confidence, saddle nose too short, saddle too slippery, other muscles not engaging appropriately... basically go for a ride, listen to your muscles & ask them why they're so active?

Do stretch ~ I need to put up a reminder for myself on that topic too.

[mimitabby]

oh, no i do not squeeze consistently.
I feel pretty comfy sitting on my saddle.
but it's quite likely the wrong muscles are doing the job.
will stretch when i get home tonight.

[JanB]

I'm dealing with something similar and was just given this website for IT band stretches and hip/inner thighs. Maybe there's a stretch here that you haven't done and would help. Good luck.
http://www.howtostretch.com/iliotibi.htm