Your weight is concentrated on the two bumps of your sit bones, also known as the ischial tuberosities.
These are the parts of your body designed to bear your seated weight.
Most cases of saddle-related discomfort arise because the load is carried on the soft tissues between the sit bones.
Imagine placing a soft pillow on top of the coffee table.
My Butt Hurts When I Ride My Bicycle.
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Photo byDaniel Oines.
