Massage for Cyclists First thing's first, if you ride a bicycle, please remember to always wear your helmet! Now that we got that out of the way, is your riding form proper and aligned correctly? As you pedal, the balls of your feet near your toes should power you forward, not the arch of your feet. Also, pay attention that your legs extend out straight as opposed to toes sticking outward or pointed inward. Next, engaging your core muscles as you bike can take some of the weight off your lower back and thereby reduce compression in the lumbar area. Using your core muscles will also prevent you from leaning on your handlebars which can create tension in the shoulders and wrists. For prenatal and recently postnatal ladies, it is important to support the pelvic floor by remaining seated while cycling In addition to regular stretching before and after rides, as well conditioning the core, leg, and glute muscle groups, massage is key for preventing cycling injuries and reducing soreness and inflammation. Massages are recommended shortly after a long ride, a few days before a long ride, or between rides for maintenance. Here is another article on how massage can benefit cyclists and help to prevent injuries. Also, if you've had an accident on your bike, even a minor one, your craniosacral rhythm was likely thrown off as a result of the trauma. Scheduling an integrated session of massage and craniosacral therapy can help rebalance your body's natural rhythms, and get you riding safely again.