Lizzie Armitstead 'Side Strain'

Since the improvement in weather i've increased my cycling milage considerably but a noticeable pain in my left side/back just below the ribs.

I first thought I must have pulled a muscle from running, but it actually seems to be worse while cycling.

I saw Lizzie Armitstead pulled out of the worlds due to a 'side strain'
Is this a known injury caused by cycling?

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/cycling-side-strain-ends-armitstead-hopes-2245072.html

Sounds like you've 'pulled a Lizzie'... Take two paracetamol before bedtime and don't bash the bishop for a coupla days...

YouTube - Chopper Reid - Harden the fuck up, Australia

Actually what is happening here is alcohol abuse, your lvient aint gonna take much more beating! :P

Lizzie's side strain has a name, I'm afraid...

It's called Luci-itis.

The only cure is a restraining order and six months intensive psychotherapy.

'The Claw' claims another innocent victim

She looks terrified.

This area has been the bane of my life. Especially after climbing hills in a big gear. It is what has always stopped me putting in long rides. That and boredom of course

She looks terrified.

Wouldn't you be.

A half cut general gripping on to you. shudders.

We should email her the pic and a link to the repro blog.

Paul, I've had a long-running hip joint saga (the sacro-iliac joint, apparently). I was completely mystified as to where the pain was coming from for years. GPs were worse than useless and I was sent for all sorts of nonsense like gastro-intestinal tests. I have problems with all major joints on that side--shoulder, hip, knee. One-sided cycling, I think. Perhaps try getting that checked out?

In any case, go and see a reputable professional (it may not be that bad right now that you feel you should, but it could get worse and the earlier you have it looked at, the better) and don't rely on us hipsters. You must have seen bluerip00's Physiotherapy thread.