Sore Butt

Shades

Hi,

whenever i cycle these days i get a tightness on the right-side of my butt. It is at the top of the right leg and into my backside. It basically just goes into spasm and feels quite painful at times. Sitting down on a hard chair hurts too.
It doesn't stop me cycling in itself but i have had long term knee problems on that side and so I wonder if it's related.
Any one recognise this?

daveryanwyoming

Sounds like a hip issue. Might be poor bike fit, an overuse injury or a preview of some bigger problem. Make sure your saddle isn't too high or too low (check various threads on bike fit, consult your LBS, a book, or set your saddle to bottom bracket height to ~ 85-89% of your inseam length). Assuming your saddle is somewhere near that range and your hips aren't rocking side to side when you pedal you might consider a medical checkup. Your solution might be as simple as a stretching program or you might have more serious issues, but the area you describe (top of right leg into backside) is basically your right hip joint and its associated muscles so it would be a good idea to rule out serious issues. Never ignore pain, it's a warning sign that could be trivial or serious, but you won't know if you don't look into it.

Good luck,
-Dave