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Manning Wellness Clinic

Dr. Jeff Manning

2702 McKinney Ave, suite 202 Dallas, TX 75204 phone: (214) 720-2225

Observations from a Bike: A Chiropractor's Top 5 list of Cycling Ailments

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Saturday, May 19, 2012
$0$0$0Dr. Jeff Manning, DC, avid cyclist, and owner of the Manning Wellness Clinic in Dallas, can be found many a morning, long before sunrise, zipping through the streets of north Dallas. Along with a posse of other lke-minded early birds, 4-5 morning per week, the "dawn patrol" group  hit the pavement. Multiply that small group by a few thousand, and you officially have a road rally, a non-competetive ride for cyclists of all ages and levels, held in cities all across the US. It was at a rally here in Dallas,  the Tour Dallas Road Rally this past April, when Dr. Manning easily noticed those riders feeling more than just exhilaration and wind in their hair. $0$0â??Along the route, I couldn't help but notice riders non-verbally showing signs of discomfort and pain,â? says Dr. Manning.  â??What can I say...as an avid cyclist and a chiropractor, pain is just one of those subtleâ??or not so subtle--things I take note of.â?Â  Dr. Manning, along with his massage therapists, offered free massage and chiropractic consultations at the Manning Wellness tent afterwards, where he says, his suspicions were confirmed: â??Cyclists definitely show patterns of injury, stiffness, soreness, and overall discomfort.â?$0$0Here are the top 5 symptoms:$0$01. Numbness and tingling in the hands or fingers$0$02. Neck pain$0$03. Pain across shoulders$0$04. Lower back pain/SI joint point$0$05. Knee pain$0$0$0$0$0Dr. Manning says the good news is that many of these ailments can be relieved with properly targeted chiropractic adjustments and muscle work, and can be prevented by having an expert check the fit of your bike.  Call area bike shops to see if they have a specialist who can properly fit you for a bike. This is often a paid service, so ask beforehand and check online reviews and/or with local cycling clubs to find the best option near you.$0$0There are several at-home stretches you can do, especially to ease soreness in the lower back. Before trying any strenuous stretching at home, it's best to see a chiropractor, especially if you've been experiencing symptoms for more than several weeks and/or if you've had an injury in the past. Chiropractors will tailor stretches to target your muscles while helping you to avoid injury.$0$0 $0$0Manning Wellness Clinic  2702 McKinney Ave, s. 202   Dallas, TX 75204    214-720-2225   www.manningwellness.com$0$0Manning Wellness Clinic is a top-rated comprehensive chiropractic clinic servicing Uptown, downtown, Park Cities and the Oak Lawn areas of Dallas.$0$0 $0$0 $0$0$0$0$0
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