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Rock Your Body
Structural integration and movement training for cyclists and runners to improve performance and prevent injuries in Santa Cruz

For Cyclists & Runners

Go longer, perform better, stay injury-free

You Love Riding/Running. Your Body is Fighting Back.

Whether you're climbing Empire Grade, running West Cliff, or putting in miles for your next race, repetitive movement takes a toll. The same issues keep coming back:

  • • IT band tightness that won't release
  • • Hip flexor pain from too much sitting + riding/running
  • • Knee pain that gets worse with mileage
  • • Lower back stiffness after long rides/runs
  • • Plantar fasciitis that keeps you from training

Common Issues for Cyclists

Hip Flexor Tightness & Pain

Hours in a flexed position shortens hip flexors, creating lower back pain and limiting power output.

IT Band Syndrome

Repetitive knee bending with tight hips causes friction and inflammation on the outside of the knee.

Lower Back Strain

Staying in flexion for hours while generating power stresses the lower back and creates chronic tension.

Neck & Shoulder Issues

Holding your head up while looking forward creates neck strain and shoulder tension.

Common Issues for Runners

Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)

Poor hip and knee alignment causes tracking issues and pain around the kneecap.

IT Band Syndrome

Lateral knee pain from tight IT band, often due to weak glutes and hip imbalances.

Plantar Fasciitis

Heel and arch pain from tight calves, restricted ankle mobility, and poor foot mechanics.

Achilles Tendonitis

Inflammation from overuse, tight calves, and poor running mechanics.

How I Help Cyclists & Runners

Release the Restrictions

  • • Free up tight hip flexors, IT bands, and quads
  • • Release locked-up calves and plantar fascia
  • • Restore ankle and hip mobility
  • • Balance leg length discrepancies and rotation patterns

Improve Biomechanics

  • • Optimize pedal stroke efficiency (cyclists)
  • • Improve running gait and foot strike (runners)
  • • Strengthen weak glutes and posterior chain
  • • Teach proper breathing for endurance

Prevent Future Issues

  • • Pre/post-ride warm-ups and recovery practices
  • • Mobility work to counter repetitive positions
  • • Strength exercises that translate to performance
  • • Early warning signs to catch problems before they sideline you

Performance Benefits

Beyond pain relief, better biomechanics = better performance:

✓ More power with less effort
✓ Better endurance
✓ Faster recovery between sessions
✓ Improved efficiency
✓ Reduced injury risk
✓ Longer athletic lifespan
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