CYCLIST
Cycling is a physically demanding sport that requires endurance, strength, and flexibility. For cyclists, maintaining optimal muscle function and recovering quickly from intense rides are crucial for performance and longevity in the sport. At Elite Recovery in Murrieta, CA, we specialize in Neuromuscular Sports Massage (NMT), a targeted therapy that addresses the unique demands and common injuries faced by cyclists. This blog post will explore how NMT can help cyclists excel and recover faster, focusing on key muscle groups and typical injuries associated with cycling.
Cyclist Most Used Muscles :
Neuromuscular Sports Massage (NMT) is a highly effective therapy for cyclists, targeting the specific muscles and trigger points that are most affected by the demands of cycling:
Quadriceps
Trigger Point Locations:
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius
Referral Patterns
Front of thigh, knee
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces knee pain, improves pedaling efficiency, enhances power output
Foot and Ankle
Trigger Point Locations:
Plantar Fascia, Peroneus Longus, Tibialis Anterior
Referral Patterns
Arch of foot, lateral ankle, shin
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Alleviates foot and ankle pain, prevents plantar fasciitis, improves balance and stability
Lower Back
Trigger Point Locations:
Erector Spinae
Referral Patterns
Lower back, buttocks
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces lower back pain, enhances spinal alignment, improves core stability
Hip Flexors
Trigger Point Locations:
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris
Referral Patterns
Front of hip, lower back
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Alleviates hip flexor tightness, prevents lower back pain, improves hip mobility
Hamstrings
Trigger Point Locations:
Back of the thigh
Referral Patterns
Pain can radiate to the buttocks or calf​
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Alleviates hamstring tightness, prevents strains, improves flexibility
Gastrocnemius
Trigger Point Locations:
Calf muscles
Referral Patterns
Pain can radiate to the Achilles tendon​
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces calf cramps, prevents Achilles tendinitis, improves ankle flexibility
Where Is Your Pain?
Pain has a pattern. When you come in for your session there is no guessing what soft tissue is contributing to your pain we are well verse in the pain patterns of the body.
Your nervous system is the command center for your body the nerve trunk that supplies a specific joint also supplies the muscles of the joint, as well as the tendons, skin and related muscles. This complex system regulates your body’s systems & guides almost everything you do and allows you to experience your environment. The nervous system holds the key to the body’s incredible potential to heal itself
