Originally Posted by
Trakhak
For that litany of ailments, stretching might indeed be crucial---under expert medical supervision, I hope.
Yep. Or some kind of supervision, since most in the medical profession will prescribe surgery over any kind of therapeutic approach.
Anyways, I'd say that a cyclist can benefit by ensuring sufficient hip mobility in order to prevent the rounded back from developing into the bulging disk. Call me crazy if you like.