Hip pain when cycling? Do this!

Published: April 18, 2022

Do your hips get achy after a long ride? Are you unable to cycle as much as you’d like because of hip pain and discomfort? Maybe you’ve tried some soft tissue work, massages and exercises that don’t work.

Instead of reducing our time cycling or stopping altogether because of hip pain, why not build more resilient hips? This article explains the main hip movements involved in cycling and how you can improve your capacity.

Why do I get hip pain from cycling?

The main movement during cycling is hip flexion. If you are weak in hip flexion, it can lead to pain and discomfort while cycling.

Understanding Rotation

Hip internal rotation is another key component. Many recreational cyclists lack capacity here, cycling with an externally rotated position that isn't as efficient.

What to do?

Train these movements through exercise. Strengthening your hip flexion and internal rotation is the most effective way to address the root cause of the discomfort.

Happy cycling!