Back pain!!

Conorstreete
Conorstreete Posts: 45
edited April 2013 in Road general
Hi guys..So i am having some back pain while cycling..i am fine for a good while but once i get in the drops it starts to get really bad....I have already have a strong core and know that is not the problem..And i cannot raise my stem up anymore..So what do you think i should do??
Thanks

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  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    Conorstreete wrote:
    Hi guys..So i am having some back pain while cycling..i am fine for a good while but once i get in the drops it starts to get really bad....I have already have a strong core and know that is not the problem..And i cannot raise my stem up anymore..So what do you think i should do??
    Thanks

    Not much help except get some flexibility into your hips and pelvis.
    Bet you have tight hamstrings as well.
    Apart from that it is not a God given right to be able to ride on the drops without a hitch, you have to work at it or forget it and ride on the hoods sit up and beg
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Seek professional advice
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    If raising the stem doesn't work, try lowering it. It places less pressure on your back and worked for me.

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • Conorstreete
    Conorstreete Posts: 45
    declan1 wrote:
    If raising the stem doesn't work, try lowering it. It places less pressure on your back and worked for me.


    I thought your stem should be higher if your back is sore
  • insella
    insella Posts: 37
    it is unusual to have a perfectly balanced body. often one leg is slightly shorter/longer than the other. repetetive stress eventually leads to a slight misalignment that is not within normal bounds. I recommend seeing chiro 2 times a year to set everything right before being antagonised by back pain.
    of course i only started this preventative therapy after my first bout of back trouble, which i duly ignored for 6 months, but now, with core strength, flexibility and bi-annual care i seem ok.
  • fjellgeita
    fjellgeita Posts: 9
    Try to get a bit stronger in the lower back by strength training and coretraining. Its Very important in cycling. If you cant raise your stem, i recommend you get a stem with a more positive grade. If the drop makes you too uncomfortable, you should get a bar with not that big drop.
    http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2010/04/c ... -cyclists/
    http://www.passion4profession.net/en/lo ... exercises/
    Doing this 2-3 times a week will help you. I had the same problems as you. I did core and strength 2-3 times a week this off-season and no i can sit 4 cm lower in the front than 7 months ago.

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