Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8,631
Likes: 3,543
From: South shore, L.I., NY
Bikes: Trek Emonda SL7, Cannondale Topstone, Miyata City Liner, Specialized Chisel, Specialized Epic Evo
As an elder I have bulged discs L4 and L5. I had a shot 2 years ago for the L5, and that cleared that up. The L4 I find stays pain free if I cycle, my thought is blood flow thru the leg muscles helps prevent the lower back and glutes from spasming, thus if I ride, my back doesn’t hurt. I am very lucky with this.