Originally Posted by
kmac27
I only bike 6 miles a day but I have developed carpel tunnel, or so my doctor says. My physical therapist thinks otherwise. I have pain in the joints of my finters and inbetween my fingers I get sharp little pains, not to sharp but bothersome. I'm not sure if biking bothers it though. I am wearing biking gloves and my commute is not bumpy at all.
Anywho I am thinking of rollerblading for a while in the summer to see if it helps alleveate my hands. Does anyone else switch from biking to a seperate form of transportation to work? Besides recumbents, I just don't have the money for one.
I have been diagnosed with CTS also. Mine comes from years of lifting weights, riding bikes, and using keyboards. I do not think road buzz is the culprit. Bike fit likely is, however. What's your bar height like? I spent years riding with the bar a lot lower than the saddle, which caused me to put pressure on my hands and didn't help. So, once diagnosed with CTS, what did I do?
1) I raised the bar. My bar is now at saddle height. Much better.
2) I bought Spenco Ironman gloves. Their palm is designed with a channel to eliminate pressure on the nerves in your palm. They help.
3) I wear braces when I sleep. They prevent me from bending my hands over.
As for your rollerblading idea, I'm sure it's fine. But there are ways of dealing with CTS.