I was under the impression that if you get lower back pain only when cycling that you need to strengthen your core muscles, I find a stability ball to do the job, I use it for specific excercises and as a replacement for a bench for chest excercises and the like.
Iain
only if the angle of my saddle is wrong. if its not pretty much level then it starts hurting pretty quick.
yep, I've had a bad lower back for years and years. I only figured out this year what the problem was. I'm a dense get.
Wearing a camelbak. I've not ridden with a camelbak for about 3 months and I've not even had a twinge. I use bottles on the frame, a saddlebag and maybe a few bits and pieces in my jersey pockets.
I used to until I started doing regular core strengthening exercises and working on my mobility.
Hi used to suffer big time but since going to a spors physio have not had any problems
I find that rides with lots of seated riding are more liable to set it off on the occasions that I get it; good stretching helps a lot, as does rest. Always try to stretch a bit when we stop for a breather and snack and chat too.
Also, make sure I stay hydrated and fed; more susceptible to pain if the muscles are working and have no fuel to burn - lactic etc I guess; we've all felt it in the legs etc, no reason for it to not affect other muscles groups if you are using them a lot too.
Better having gone to the full sus too; takes some of the jarring out of the ride for sure.
All of these things really just point to not making the back muscles work excessively compared to what they are capable of; sus to take some jarring bumps, getting out of saddle to let arms and legs do more compressive work, keeping them all fuelled to work as well as they can...
Obviously this is relevant only if your bike fit is right for you to start with
I have had a lot of problems with back pain especially over the last 8 months. Tried chiro (shit IMO), physio (Very good IMO) but after a relapse yesterday and major pain in my lower back and right leg I am going to try Osteopath, just of rthe sake of trying something new. Hopefully all will be fiune by the time I have to do the Puffer as I mist most of last season due to injury
Yup, many years of lower back pain caused by (1) overly tight hamstrings and (2) too much driving.
Had a really good sports-injury specialist work on my back and gave me some specific core-strengthening exercises after a sudden twinge in my back left me rolling around in agony on the floor.
I now do a series of back stretches every morning and can now bend over and touch my toes - something that I haven't been able to do for over 20 years!
25 years of carrying folk up & down stairs in the ambulance service has taken its toll on my back. I've tried just about everything (except pilates!) but strangely enough, I find a bike ride loosens up my back muscles and eases any pain. An occasional visit to my chiropractor is needed if I get a spasm or prolonged aching though. I hate taking anti-inflammatories, but as a short term measure I fail to see why a GP would advise against them.
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