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The original was posted on /r/velo by /u/arsenalastronaut on 2023-09-21 04:11:29.

I’ve posted about this on here before, so apologize if you’re seeing some recycled content.

I’m a Cat 4 racer - pretty recreational. I’m under 30 and don’t have aches/pains in other parts of my life, and do other sports.

I have had some on/off neck issues since I started cycling 4 ish years ago. If I ride too much, I end up with a 6/10 neck persistent neck pain right in the middle of my neck. It’s only agitated by cycling, and it goes away after a few days.

It’s just a bummer. It really affects my ability to log miles. I had a killer neck pain all weekend after bike commuting last thursday and friday.

I’m not even convinced it’s a bike fit problem - my (commuter/cyclocross) bike isn’t even very aggressive, has a full set of spacers, etc.

Likely, I have a significant muscle weakness or technique issue, that I can hopefully fix.

What’s the best way to proceed? I do have fairly good health benefits that should cover some portion of the physio part.

I could get a bike fit again. I have heard of some better bike fitters. I think the key might be going to someone that actually understands it, and rides themselves.

When I first got a bike fit, I thought it was a fairly big waste. It felt like one massive upselling process. Stuff like saying that Bont shoes will solve my neck pain (I’m half kidding, but I feel that bike fits can be like that).

I could also go to a chiropractor or physio. Again, I’d go to someone this time that lives and understands cycling.

I went to a physio clinic about this once, and she was basically convinced that my office chair needed ergonomic adjustment (which I didn’t think was the issue).