Riding A Motorcycle With Arthritis

However it presents problems for riders who suffer from old motorcycle injuries or arthritis.

Riding a motorcycle with arthritis. Also if you are having difficulty throwing the leg over the bike and with forward or mid controls on motorcycles look at a large scooter I know on a mc forum-blasphemy. Rheumatoid Arthritis and The Love Of Motorcycles This is about a Person with a daily struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Passion of riding Motorcycles. After a fall about 5 months ago I have discovered I have damaged the joints in my hand and developed mid carpal arthritis.

MonkeybusinessimagesiStockGetty Images If youre one of the 14 million people in the US. Given the posture one adopts while on a bike- and the probable exposure to cold- any affected joints are bound to crack with pain every time you hop onto a bike. When trying a saddle most of your weight should be on your sitz bones the ischial tuberosities which are located at the very base of the pelvis.

Any rice rocket is going to have a very bad seated position and tremendous hand grip buzz. The basic postures are Standard Sport. Some days are better than others with manageable pain and moderate stiffness.

Andrew Charles and Stuart with new Versus Arthritis T shirts. Good luck and happy biking. Unfortunately after extensive physio I couldnt get movement back in my thumb and sadly could no longer ride my bike.

Maybe one of the smooth cruisers like the BMW bikes would be better. Any bike will be rough on your back. Biking is Great For Your Joints.

Hand surgeons often see motorcyclists for a variety of conditions. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Trigger Finger Tennis Elbow and Thumb Arthritis are some of the most common problems bike riders experience. Motorcycle fairing non fairing causes the rider to lean forward at higher speeds due to increased air pressure to maintain grip on the controls this.