Don't know why I always feel as if my back pain is something that only affect me. Bittersweet to read how so many of you have similar issues. Yep, the first 5 minutes on the bike is slightly painful, between cramping and back pain. Funny how it all dissipates and I seldom realize it until a good 20 minutes later.

I'm dealing with an achilles reattachment, spinal stenosis and a list of tears and breaks from years of college football. Aging simply SUCKS! Prescribed NSAID's some years ago and I decided to find a means to avoid taking them every day. Cycling has been terrific. Also I've found relief with Tumeric pills daily. Might also help one of you.