How to get into balance again

[Cois]

I noticed on my pedals that I have much more wear on my left hand pedals than the right. And this is on both bikes.

 

Is there any way to train my right side back into shape again?

[AndreZA]

Is it maybe because because you clip out more with your left foot. I know on my road bike the left cleat and toe of the shoe looks worse for the wear because I clip it out most of the time.

[javadude]

Just wear a PowerBalance bracelet on your right arm, all your problems will be solved.

[Cois]

Sorry should elaborate... The bearings are done for on the right. Left side is still fine.

 

And I unclip on the right side unless it is a SOS situation Then any foot that will release while I am on the ground will do.

[The_Break]

Are you right dominant? I.e. use your right hand side more for strength type situations.

 

It could be more than just a matter of having weak muscles on one side. It could be misalignment in your hips or back. It could be a loss of power on your left from a slight misalignment resulting in an unnoticed pinched nerve.

 

Personally I would start out by visiting a Bio or sommer straight to a Chiro. They will quickly acces if it is a misalignment issue. Reason I say this is that I had a similar problem with misaligned hips. Chiro is the only way I get them back in without spending loads and loads of money on many treatrments to get the physio to bring it back in. Chiro gets it in and then I try and train the muscles to balance.

 

Strength exercises and stretching are good ways to attain and keep a balance.

Also, during day to day activities such as climbing stairs jumping, etc try and always balance it out by using different legs to do the work or activities.

[Cois]

I am ambidextrous in most situations, but I do favour the right of my body for strength. There is no doubt that my back is skew thanks to all the gear I lugg around at work.

 

Will see next year if I can visit a chiropractor to help me fix this.

[The_Break]

I am ambidextrous in most situations, but I do favour the right of my body for strength. There is no doubt that my back is skew thanks to all the gear I lugg around at work.

 

Will see next year if I can visit a chiropractor to help me fix this.

 

If you carry a lot of heavy stuff around on a frequent basis I would suggest an alignment test as suggested, BUT, from your last comment it may be more than just a simple chiro session. You will probably need to "rehab" your straightness by slowly using both sides to lug that heavy equipment around at work in order to create a better balance of the body.

 

A good Biokinetisist may be of better value.

[Cois]

Ooh Goody ... That is just dandy.