Originally Posted by
stapfam
But back problems amongst here are not uncommon. Bike set up to cope with that back are varied but for some of us- that long low ride position of a well set up road bike works
I have both lumbar (L5) and cervical spine issues. No surgery yet, but after a series of physical therapy sessions with an astute therapist, I've been given a regimen of core stretching/strengthening and head/neck range of motion stretches. I'm on a 30 year old road bike built for me, and one suggestion for my neck issue was to raise the bars to keep my neck/head from bending too far back while riding.
It's wise to seek help from a therapist who has some knowledge of sports medicine - even better if the therapist can see your fit on the bike.
Good luck!