Originally Posted by
Steve B.
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.
Same - riding is the cure for me...
I have bulging L3/4 discs, a cracked facet joint in the area that can impinge a root nerve - sending me into spasms from my knee up to my shoulder blade - which at its worst lasted for 6 months.
I never thought I could ride a bike again, but it turns out to be the best therapy. And if I don't ride - pain and spasms. Well, I should say more pain because there is always pain...