[QuixoticNotions]

Okay, I've been riding my beautiful road bike every day to deal with the Never-Ending Stress Fracture issue. My thumb hurts to rotate--- both a little, but the right one much more so. I can pop them and make the pain subside (and completely disappear in the left hand) but it's back each morning. They can still move every way that I need them too and there's no numbness or anything.<br><br>
Need I be concerned?

 

[altoids]

Hey,<br><br>
I don't know a lot about bicycle-related injuries, but I am guessing it is good that you aren't feeling numbness/tingling, which would suggest carpal tunnel issues to me.<br><br>
Some of the skimming I did at a bicycle forum seems to suggest that the fit of the bike can have something to do with it? Or that something called "rotating the hoods inward a slight amount" can help? I have no idea what that phrase means, though! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
I hope some more riders can add their experience here!

 

[APRR Chuck]

i tend to think maybe too much weight being supported by your thumbs. maybe a seat, a handlebar, headset adjustment is needed??

 

[wyrillco]

where is mr witchypoo? He's probably know...<br><br>
My hands tend to feel tingly when I ride, but it goes away right after.

 

[Tithers]

Are you BENDING your elbows?

 

[hahaoya]

That's what I was thinking. Also, rest your thumb along the length of the handlebar, not wrapped around it. This may indicate that you need to strengthen your core.

 

[solitude]

I'm highly impressed that your copious amounts of bike riding is only leaving you with a sore thumb. I wouldn't be able to walk! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Wink">