Ultra low anterior resection and cycling!

[jane]

Brownbagger might be the best to answer this?

I recently started going to a cycle/RPM class at my local gym. I need to wear padded bike pants and use a padded seat but still suffer with tail bone pain for a day or so afterwards. I wondered if this is a result of the ultra low surgery or is it normal for cyclists. I work really hard in the class but do feel disadvantaged by the discomfort. It's not something I want to discuss with the instructor!

Cheers,

Jane

[raym]

You may want to try a different seat that has less padding and perhaps cut outs to change the pressure points. Seats come in different sizes and a wider one may help. Stop by your local bike shop and they can help with finding a seat that fits well. Though not sure if you can easily swap the seat on the spin bike, you make need to purchase additional parts to create a custom seat that is easily swapped on and off the bike.

[BrownBagger]

I'm with ray on this one. Sounds like a seat issue to me. They don't do anything in an LAR
that would mess with your tailbone, I don't think. Good luck!

[edinaman]

I agree with Ray and Eric. Some of the spinning bikes have incredibly uncomfortable seats. You may want to ask at the club if they will let you change the seat. I have seen it done at some clubs, and others have not allowed it. Personally, I find that shifting around in the seat and changing positions helps a little. Also, it relieves some pressure if you stand every so often when pedaling. Usually, if one person does it, others who are also uncomfortable, seem to follow. A good instructor won't care if you are sitting or standing. They realize that everyone is different, and need to make adaptations for their body.
Jeff

[BrownBagger]

What Jeff says about standing and pedaling is a really good suggestion. Just standing by itself is not enough. You need to pedal standing up. That increases the blood flow to your buttal area, making pain a thing of the past. I try to stand up and pedal every 20 minutes or so when riding. Generally, standing up and pedaling while climbing steep hills accomplishes a number of good things at one time--gets you up the hill easier and gets the blood flowing.

[jane]

Thank you to everyone who replied - especially Brownbagger - I didn't realise what a big day he had planned . ! Hope all goes straight forwardly.

Shame they make the seats soo uncomfortable' I know some people won't go because of them!

I'll persevere as it's such a great workout - and not worry about adjusting myself/ standing when I need to!

Jane

[Jachut]

Rpm usually involves standing quite a bit - love those hills. I got a sore butt before surgery if i hadnt done it for a while and get one after. Jts normal, nothing o do with surgery. Although it was funny the time i didnt even realise i was sore and had a rectal exam. I yelped, lol

[lakeswim]

Hi Jane. It's been many years so not sure you are still on here, but wondering if you ever found a solution. I too experience this tailbone issue and general rectal discomfort "fullness" after cycling and I'm looking for answers. Padded shorts don't seem to cut it for me. I wonder if it's a female thing?
lakeswim

Thank you to everyone who replied - especially Brownbagger - I didn't realise what a big day he had planned . ! Hope all goes straight forwardly.

Shame they make the seats soo uncomfortable' I know some people won't go because of them!

I'll persevere as it's such a great workout - and not worry about adjusting myself/ standing when I need to!

Jane