Below are common variables related to neck pain and discomfort while cycling:
Saddle/Saddle too High/Low/Forward/Rearward
A poorly positioned perch can cause increased hand, arm, and shoulder engagement which can increase neck tension
Handlebar/Handlebar Position/Brake Hood Position
A poorly sized, shaped and/or position handlebar and/or poorly position controls can increase upper body engagement, restrict diaphragmatic breathing and impact spinal extension/compression which can increase neck tension
Shoes/Cleat position/Orthoses/Foot Correction
Ill-fitting shoes or other variables related to cleat positions, support, canting, wedging or orthoses can destabilize the pelvis impacting global on-bike stability can cause issues all the way up the posterior chain
