[skibunny24]

My bones absolutely ache after a few runs at Whistler. It's only on rutted out DH runs, partly because of my death grip on the handlebars, all through my fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders and back. I can't seem to find a pain medicine that helps with this particular problem. I've tried the usual suspects (Asprin, AB Profin, etc) but am looking for other advice.

Does anyone have this problem and do anything that works, like taping or a particular medicine or vitamin or something?

Thanks!

 

[jimmydean]

Ride smoother.

 

[jdcamb]

An expert will be along shortly to resolve your problems. Make sure you follow the experts advice to the letter to avoid ridicule upon your follow up questions regarding 29rs, Automobiles, or investment decisions you may need for us to make later on down the road.... Also make sure to check your spelling and grammar, as nothing can derail a worthwhile thread like that. If your not shy PM Montashu for some sound advice.

 

[ICEBALL585]

Beer solves all of life's problems

 

[Scrub]

Root beer colored bike will solve your problems along with surfing the monkey will make you SO smooth.

 

[buildyourown]

I would bet it's your posture and weight distribution.
Your weight should be on your feet, and you shouldn't have to grip the bars hard at all. Your shoulders and arms should be loose and relaxed. Don't fight the bumps. Let them move the bike under you.

 

[Iridemtb]

Look at taking fish oil and stretch out too.

As for joint supplementation I would HIGHLY recommend something called Animal Flex.

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Nutrition-Animal-Packs-Joint/dp/B004EMNER6?SubscriptionId=AKIAJPYALGEUAWN2DKSQ&tag=designsweats-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004EMNER6

 

[jdcamb]

I activated the experts for you... Your welcome.... Even though I am not a twin I have Wondertwin powers....

 

[skibunny24]

An expert will be along shortly to resolve your problems. Make sure you follow the experts advice to the letter to avoid ridicule upon your follow up questions regarding 29rs, Automobiles, or investment decisions you may need for us to make later on down the road.... Also make sure to check your spelling and grammar, as nothing can derail a worthwhile thread like that. If your not shy PM Montashu for some sound advice.

I activated the experts for you... Your welcome.... Even though I am not a twin I have Wondertwin powers....

*You're

Thanks guys

 

[OGRipper]

Dehydration contributes to joint pain. Drink tons of water and consider sports drinks for longer days on the mountain.

Relax that death drip. Try to warm up a bit before you really get after it.

And oh yeah, don't get old.

 

[skibunny24]

Dehydration contributes to joint pain. Drink tons of water and consider sports drinks for longer days on the mountain.

Relax that death drip. Try to warm up a bit before you really get after it.

And oh yeah, don't get old.

It was suuuper hot over the weekend, we were trying to stay hydrated, but that could definitely be why is was SO bad, good one!

 

[lovebunny]

buildyourown hit the nail on the head. remember to stay loose on the bike. if you watch the pros their head never moves but the bike is going everywhere. and remember to keep weight off your hands... with out moving your weight back. it takes a lot of practice. haha

 

[SkaredShtles]

Moar speed.

Pull up.

 

[Da Peach]

fiddle with your fork settings. I seem to have gotten mine figured out. night and day in arm pump.

Whistler is just hard on everything. You'll get used to it...just in time to head back home.

 

[jdcamb]

*You're

Thanks guys

Now that you are an expert maybe you can help me with this one? Is it true that you get Hemorrhoids from pushing to hard while you are on the crapper? I would like to enlist you to answer all my Fecal biased question now that we have determined that your Fecal freakeness, or would that be you're Fecal Freakness?

 

[ICEBALL585]

Now that you are an expert maybe you can help me with this one? Is it true that you get Hemorrhoids from pushing to hard while you are on the crapper? I would like to enlist you to answer all my Fecal biased question now that we have determined that your Fecal freakeness, or would that be you're Fecal Freakness?

T.M.I.

 

[valve bouncer]

I've tried the usual suspects (Asprin, AB Profin, etc) but am looking for other advice.
!

Well there's your problem right there, you need more Feen.

 

[BIGHITR]

Try an inch longer rear shock. More plush travel gives you a smoother ride.

 

[BIGHITR]

Riding 21 year old DH girl strippers that like anal at Whistler can give you the same aches.

 

[RUFUS]

Stop being a bitch.

 

[DirtMcGirk]

I hear heroin helps.

Or if you can find that girl who is a baby with a baby that strips, I hear she has some decent meth.

I found going faster, and letting the bike do the work, beat me up a lot less than death gripping and using my body to slow myself down. Work smarter, not harder, Scrooge McDuck!

 

[metalhead119042]

 

[Hunter]

Yeah, all the stuff above about relaxing the grip and body position will work better than anything.

Traumeel or Arnica work well on the "natural" front. I find it more effective on back pain than the usual over-the-counter suspects.

 

[sstalder5]

You must not be riding drunk. I'd say a 3 beer minimum would solve your problems. 6 if you're not drinking IPA, but then we have bigger problems..

 

[DirtMcGirk]

You must not be riding drunk. I'd say a 3 beer minimum would solve your problems. 6 if you're not drinking IPA, but then we have bigger problems..

He's pre-med, you should listen to him.

 

[sstalder5]

He's pre-med, you should listen to him.

 

[skibunny24]

He's pre-med, you should listen to him.

 

[Da Peach]

Knees bent! Elbows out!

 

[Straya]

Sounds more like scurvy to me, have an orange.