Originally Posted by
Nachoman
Personally, when I tweak my back a bit, I just tend to ride a little bit easier. In fact, most of the time, riding makes me feel better, not worse.
There have been several studies recently that say athletes who injure their backs should continue with their training, though I cannot find the link. I know I tweaked my back before a hockey game a few years back. I played anyway and was actually fine by the end of the game.