DehanL Posted March 29, 2021 Share Hi Hubbers, Looking to see if anyone has some good experience with a medical professional in Gauteng who has helped with alignments issues on the bike. Not a bike fitter, but someone who can work on the body itself. I've been struggling to get symmetrical and comfortable on the bike, and somehow always feel "twisted", for the lack of a better term. Somehow feels like I can't reach both hoods equally and as if my legs are not doing the same thing. I've been to a physio before, but did not get any improvements after doing the work. I have a suspicion that you need someone with a better understanding of the human-bike interface. Any one else struggle to feel like their sitting straight on the bike, or am I indeed uniquely screwed up here? Thanks for the recommendations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamA Posted March 29, 2021 Share Donielle Dampier https://dddchiropractic.co.za/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted March 29, 2021 Share Craig Uria Spine and Sport https://spineandsport.co.za/ DehanL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted March 29, 2021 Share Dr Matt Proctor https://sandtonchiropractor.co.za/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerulez Posted March 29, 2021 Share As sad as your situation is I am very distrustful of chiropractors.From everything I read and hear it is pretty much pseudo science. Not saying it does not work for some but it has disastrous effects on some. The practice is based in mysticism and is pseudo science at best. Hi Hubbers, Looking to see if anyone has some good experience with a medical professional in Gauteng who has helped with alignments issues on the bike. Not a bike fitter, but someone who can work on the body itself. I've been struggling to get symmetrical and comfortable on the bike, and somehow always feel "twisted", for the lack of a better term. Somehow feels like I can't reach both hoods equally and as if my legs are not doing the same thing. I've been to a physio before, but did not get any improvements after doing the work. I have a suspicion that you need someone with a better understanding of the human-bike interface. Any one else struggle to feel like their sitting straight on the bike, or am I indeed uniquely screwed up here? Thanks for the recommendations! aquaratza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted March 29, 2021 Share As sad as your situation is I am very distrustful of chiropractors. From everything I read and hear it is pretty much pseudo science. Not saying it does not work for some but it has disastrous effects on some. The practice is based in mysticism and is pseudo science at best. shots fired...i'd be careful - they are registered as Dr's for a reason. Edited March 29, 2021 by Furbz Sydd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted March 29, 2021 Share Dr Matt Franzsen is my go to.and he is an avid cyclist https://www.puresymmetryza.com/meet-your-doctors Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted March 29, 2021 Share As sad as your situation is I am very distrustful of chiropractors. From everything I read and hear it is pretty much pseudo science. Not saying it does not work for some but it has disastrous effects on some. The practice is based in mysticism and is pseudo science at best. I'm sure the OP asked for a recommendation on which chiropractor to use and not your own personal opinion on what you believe they are or if they work. Prince Albert Cycles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted March 29, 2021 Share Dr Matt Proctor https://sandtonchiropractor.co.za/ I'll second that. Matt really knows his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted March 29, 2021 Share Does it have to be a chiro? I got quite a bit of joy from these okes: https://www.stretchingsa.co.za/ Furbz, Ed1 and aquaratza 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaratza Posted March 29, 2021 Share As sad as your situation is I am very distrustful of chiropractors. From everything I read and hear it is pretty much pseudo science. Not saying it does not work for some but it has disastrous effects on some. The practice is based in mysticism and is pseudo science at best.Boxerulez is correct; it is a pseudoscience and a lot of people don't realise that, which is unfortunate. It's all very well detailed by the Illuminati on Wikipedia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted March 29, 2021 Share Boxerulez is correct; it is a pseudoscience and a lot of people don't realise that, which is unfortunate. It's all very well detailed by the Illuminati on Wikipedia.Huh. Learn something new everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted March 29, 2021 Share Huh. Learn something new everydayLike “if it’s on wikipedia it has to be true”? *comic sans* Edited March 29, 2021 by Steady Spin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DehanL Posted March 29, 2021 Share Wow. Thanks so much for all the suggestions. Love this community. While not exactly my question, do appreciate the opinion from @boxerulez. I'm very, very skeptical myself, but so desperate for a solution at this point, that I'm considering it. Went to a few physios, but no joy. Not only that, but received such contradictory advice from the folks whose CV's suggested they are the best in the business. As en example- one told me to ONLY stretch one side to fix the asymmetry. Another told me to ALWAYS stretch both sides and the correction will come. One said to focus on weight training, such as deadlifts, the next told my deadlifts will exacerbate my problems and that they should specifically be avoided. Both of these were leaders in the field and have worked with national teams. So I'm banging my head in frustration at this point. Perhaps to rephrase the question- has anyone every experience such asymmetries and discomfort on the bike and what has worked or not worked? Look forward to your insights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted March 29, 2021 Share Wow. Thanks so much for all the suggestions. Love this community. While not exactly my question, do appreciate the opinion from @boxerulez. I'm very, very skeptical myself, but so desperate for a solution at this point, that I'm considering it. Went to a few physios, but no joy. Not only that, but received such contradictory advice from the folks whose CV's suggested they are the best in the business. As en example- one told me to ONLY stretch one side to fix the asymmetry. Another told me to ALWAYS stretch both sides and the correction will come. One said to focus on weight training, such as deadlifts, the next told my deadlifts will exacerbate my problems and that they should specifically be avoided. Both of these were leaders in the field and have worked with national teams. So I'm banging my head in frustration at this point. Perhaps to rephrase the question- has anyone every experience such asymmetries and discomfort on the bike and what has worked or not worked? Look forward to your insights!Have you tried biokinetics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycleGallery Posted March 29, 2021 Share Dr Craig Uria. Spine and Sport. The best in the business. J Wakefield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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