Originally Posted by mongoose
I have never had any back problems until a ride a few weeks ago.
Since then I've had back pain.
Today my doctor insisted I get an MRI and guess what?
A protruding disc.
I'm panacking because the pain is at it's worst when leaning forward in a cycling position.
Is there a cycling life after slipping a disc?
Thanx for any feedback.
It's degenerative discs for me, L4-L5 is the worst. Like you, leaning forward gives me more pain than anything else.
As others have said, there are many treatment options, and you'll have decisions to make for which way you'll go. If, after all is said and done, you still have back pain from leaning forward, you can still cycle. There are 4 recumbent bicycles in my garage, and I rode 5,013 miles last year.
Perhaps your treatment will enable you to return to your original bicycle, but keeping in mind that even if you can't, you'll have other options, may serve to keep you encouraged. Good luck with your treatment!