Sore thumbs!
Hi all, I've been cycling for a few weeks now and on the last couple rides I've been having some pain in my thumb joints, & the next day theyve been extremely painful & stiff. I'm riding a mountain bike with straight bars. I've finally got the seat to a nice height and feel like the brakes etc are in a good place where I'm not reaching (I have fairly small hands, even for a woman). I'm using grips with supports and wear padded gloves. Only thing I can think is that my gloves have slightly loosened with use and feel like they are moving a lot, could this cause enough slipping to cause this much pain? Obviously my other concern is that my weight is just too much on my hands? I really hope i can find a solution as cycling has been a real life changer for me! Thanks in advance x