Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
Cycling has been the best physiotherapy for my back and keeps me off the mind numbing pain killers (or reduces the amount of them I have to take), nerve damage from a burst fracture and axial loading issues mean I need to take rests frequently as gravity is my main enemy. I have a TENS unit that is portable and can set this up to block pain signals although I have to be careful as none of these things are a cure.
My doctor would be happy to load me up on Oxy's and Lyrica but I prefer as holistic an approach as possible and exploit the good days and usually pay attention to my body's signals when I need to lie down, failing that I will find myself in a world of pain.
I agree with this too.
Some you know I had to have back surgery due to collision with a drunk driver in my company car that killed him and injured by lower back, between the two of us I got the better end of the bargain! But anyway cycling does take my mind off my back because it is good physiotherapy as Sixty fiver said.