<p>Too many riders think pain is just part of mountain biking.</p><p>Low back pain, numb hands, saddle discomfort, knee pain, tight hips — most of us have experienced it at some point and just kept riding through it. But what if a lot of those issues are actually preventable?</p><p>In this episode of the Women’s MTB Network Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jessie Duppler — Doctor of Physical Therapy, cyclist, bike fit specialist, and founder of Chain Reaction Physical Therapy — to talk about the biggest mistakes riders make when it comes to body mechanics, bike setup, strength training, and injury recovery.</p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li>common mountain bike injuries</li><li>bike fit myths</li><li>why cyclists are always tight and in pain</li><li>strength training for riders</li><li>women-specific fit issues</li><li>returning to riding after injury</li><li>why stretching alone usually isn’t enough</li><li>how strength and mobility impact technical riding confidence</li></ul><p>Whether you’re racing, riding park, doing long endurance rides, or just trying to feel better on the bike, this episode is packed with useful takeaways.</p><p>Follow Dr. Jessie Duppler:<br><a href="https://www.chainreactionpt.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">Chain Reaction Physical Therapy</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chainreactionpt/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">Jessie Duppler Instagram</a></p><p>Follow the Women’s MTB Network:<br><a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">Women’s MTB Network Website</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/womensmtbnetwork/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">Women’s MTB Network Instagram</a></p>