mcman56 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 My throttle side forearm has been sore and I'm working on recovery. Right now, the worst part is when the front wheel lands after going over a log or similar obstacle. I can really feel the impact and am sure it is not helping recovery. Is there a technque to minimize this impact or at least make this easier on your arms? I try to unload the back as much as possible to minimize the rear wheel impact on the log and the resulting rotation/ front wheel landing impact. I also try to get far back on the bike and try to absorb some of that impact with my feet on the pegs. Still, there always seems to be some point bodyweight is shifted to the front of the bike and and arms have to take the load. Keeping the front wheel high and landing both wheels at the same time helps but it takes up more space in a section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 A brace might help. It depends on what's wrong though. Sometimes you just have to let it heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 You have tennis elbow, which totally sucks. I have had it in both arms badly for the last five years. Many so called fixes. If it just started, get it checked out and take a little rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0007 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Riding style? I read a book that said "your bones and joints are the strongest things in your body" Meaning keep your joints straight and maintain balance Takes a ton of load of your muscles But I have tennis elbow, not sure if you have this but not much helps except rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.