Cyclist Neck “The Prevalence of Cervical Spine Degeneration in Cyclists Using Different Handlebars” - Abstract
Cyclists that use drop handlebars are forced to hyperextend their c-spine in order to be able to view the road in front of them. Contrarily, cyclists that use a standard handlebar can view the road without the need to hyperextend. It is the contentions of this article that hyper-extension of the c-spine for long periods can result in premature c-spine degeneration. The article is a retrospective study that compares the prevalence of cervical spine degeneration in bicyclist using standard vs. drop handlebars.