twisted pelvis

T.C.
T.C. Posts: 495
edited July 2007 in Workshop
I've been struggling with lower / side back pain since april , i went to an ostoepath and she says my left pelvis is not straight , has anybody had the same problem and is there light at the end of the tunnel

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  • hayesdj
    hayesdj Posts: 28
    left pelvis? you only have one!
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Yup - I had it a few years ago as a consequence of a crash which resulted in hip pain when riding. Visited a physio and through a regime of manipulation and core body excercises was right-as-rain within about 6 weeks. Obviously it depends on how long you've been riding like that - I have seen people with twisted saddles to accommodate the problem. Obviously depents on the prognosis from your Osteo, but it might be worth visiting a specialist bike fitter who has experience of biomechanical mis-alignment
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Eurostar
    Eurostar Posts: 1,806
    I have a twisted pelvis, probably because my legs are different lengths. It seems to have got worse with age. I'm 45 now. I didn't have back pain - I had bum pain because it felt like at least three quarters of my weight was on one sit bone. Padded saddles were agony. Then I got a harder one - a Fizik Arione - which was lots better. But I would still be in pain after a long-ish ride. Julian at Cyclefit sorted it with a combination of cleat wedges (Lemond Lewedges) and twisting my saddle. It's still level but it points a few degrees to the left. I suggest you give him a ring and talk it through. Phone calls are free. But fitting sessions cost! Worth it though if it sorts you out. http://www.cyclefit.co.uk/

    Good luck!
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  • T.C.
    T.C. Posts: 495
    Ha Ha Dl , i meant left side was worse , cheers for replies i have a lot of thinking to do ! !

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