Managing & Preventing Pain From Riding Your Cruiser Motorcycle

Riding your cruiser motorcycle is a thrilling way to spend a Saturday afternoon, but you don’t want to wake up on Sunday morning with a spasm in your back or a cramp in your leg. Fortunately, if you do, there are some things you can do to alleviate your pain, and if you want to avoid it in future, you can, with some planning and foresight. Here’s what to know about pain that comes from riding your cruiser.

Management: Use Ice & Heat

Employing ice packs and heating pads can help reduce swelling and inflammation in your muscles. Wrap ice in a towel and apply it for twenty minutes at a time to the area affected. You can do the same with a heating pad.

Management: OTC Painkillers

Taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen or another over-the-counter (OTC) painkiller at the first sign of pain after a ride can help to prevent it from becoming worse. Consult your doctor about using painkillers if you have concerns about your health or any medications you take.

Prevention: Adjust Your Bike

Your cruiser may not be adjusted perfectly to your height and riding posture, which can cause you pain if you’re having to reach too far or crunch yourself up too tightly. Bring your motorcycle to a trusted repair shop, like the service department here at Desperado Harley-Davidson®, so that we can help you get your cruiser tailored to your frame.

Prevention: Stretch Before Riding

If you take a few minutes to stretch your muscles before you ride, you’ll be less likely to suffer from aches and pains afterwards. A few simple stretches, like those you might do for yoga, can limber up your muscles and get you ready to ride. During your ride, it’s also helpful to stop and take breaks to stretch and walk around.

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