Well the summer is here in full force and what better way to enjoy the outdoors than to go for a bike ride.
Luckily, Vancouver is a city that has a multitude of bike paths and parks that are bike friendly. In addition, the city has introduced a dedicated bike lane on the Burrard bridge going into and leaving the downtown core.
Bike riding is a great cardiovascular exercise. It works the major muscles of your legs and hips. In addition to being easy for most people, bike riding is also a fun activity you can enjoy alone, or with friends!
In practice, I actually encourage my patients to ride bikes because many of them have recurring or acute lower back and hip issues. I find that riding bikes is great for them not only for the exercise but for proprioception of their muscles too. That's to say, once you're on a bike and pedaling, you become very aware of tightness or muscular imbalances regarding your hips and lower back. This can actually help patients to become more aware of their bodies and can help to gauge their progress and recovery.
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