Originally Posted by
Alias530
I would think moving down would put MORE strain on my back, as I'd have to look up more to compensate.
My neck has never gotten sore due to cycling prior to this ride... this was the longest road ride I've done by about 2 hours so I'm not surprised I encountered new pain.
Rolling your pelvis forward will straighten your back, which then reduces the angle between neck and spine. Your upper body will be easier with bent elbows to lessen shocks and make the mechanics of handling the bike better. Cycling is the best thing I've ever found for strengthening the back and getting rid of back pain. The less vertical and the straighter your back is, the less discomfort.
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