Coccyx pain when riding a bike?With a very upright sitting position, the coccyx comes very close to the bicycle saddle. In combination with a saddle that is too soft or too narrow, this can lead to complaints. To avoid a painful coccyx - especially for women - a SQlab step saddle is recommended. |
Causes of tailbone pressure
Too narrow saddle
Too soft saddle
Too narrow saddle
Cause - saddle too narrow
can lead to high pressure on the tailbone
SQlab Solution
Step saddle with pressure distribution according to medical aspects on the sit bone
When in a very upright position, the tailbone can be very close to the saddle. In combination with a too soft or too narrow saddle this can lead to discomfort and pain.
A SQlab steppe saddle is recommended to avoid a painful coccyx, especially in women. The SQlab saddle in the correct saddle width provides the sit bones with the perfect support so that the tailbone does not come in contact with the saddle.
Too soft saddle
Deep-seated muscles and tendones are stimulated by soft pads
Sit bones get used to the load
Cause - too soft saddle
leads to sinking sit bones
SQlab Solution
SQlab saddle models in different saddle firmnesses adapted to riding duration and area of use
A too soft saddle usually becomes very uncomfortable after approx. 30 – 45 minutes on the bike.
The sit bones sink in so far, that sensitive soft tissue such as muscle and tendons are aggravated. After approx. 30 – 40 minutes a dull deep pressing pain sets in.
The sinking in of the sit bones also causes the perineal area in men and the lower positioned pubic bone arch in women to be subjected to higher pressure. Specifically, soft padding will effectively stop the blood flow. It is rare that the padding is so soft that the saddle shell causes the discomfort.
| SQlab Solution Soft saddles are generally only suitable for short distances! |
