Lower back pain
jockster_disley
Posts: 25
Went for my first 50mile ride today. Been riding for 1 month from a reasonable base fitness. Was generally OK and tired. However I had a bad lower back ache for the last 10 miles. Any ideas. Do I
MTFU
Do some stretching
Build core strength through yoga/non-cycling exercise
Mixture of all of above
Something else
Many thanks for any help, cheers, si
MTFU
Do some stretching
Build core strength through yoga/non-cycling exercise
Mixture of all of above
Something else
Many thanks for any help, cheers, si
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I suffer with the same- plus I have bouts of lower back pain off the bike. Mostly caused by tight hamstrings and weak core. Advice to me was swimming and stretching, seems to be working so far...
Have you had a bike fit? Maybe something to cross off the list.0 -
I suffered with similar pain. Hamstring stretching and foam roller sessions on the back helped me. I also think part of it is just getting your body used to time in the saddle.0
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CAPTAIN BUCKFAST'S CYCLING TIPS - GUARANTEED TO WORK! 1 OUT OF 10 RACING CYCLISTS AGREE!0
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Weird how I have back pain, but none when riding.0
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One of the comments below this video... "I just lost a Ball, somewhere up in my lower abdonman. Is this supposed to happen?" - hilariousHerbsman wrote:
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BowtomePhil wrote:Weird how I have back pain, but none when riding.
Same here. My back pain stems from a herniated disk and used to flare up regularly, sometimes leaving me having to go up and down stairs on my backside (prior to diagnosis). My chiropractor recommended cycling as it strengthens various muscles to take the load off the back.
However, if it is just occurring on the bike the above regarding hamstrings, hip flexors etc. is a good place to start. But if you are stretching do it after you have got the muscles warm and not before!0 -
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