back pain
08-04-07, 02:09 PM
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back pain
I have a problem with my back getting pretty sore after a short time of riding. For example, today I rode for 45 minutes and my back was extremely tight and it was painful to sit up straight. Is this common and what are some things I could do to lessen the pain? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks.
08-04-07, 02:43 PM
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Play with your seat angle a bit or you could do what I did. Buy a 7" travel bike with an upright riding position. Lot's of cush = no more back pain for me.
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You might want to try stretching before and after riding.
08-05-07, 01:47 AM
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I had kinda the same problem when I played soccer. Might want to go to a doctor and make sure that everything is in align.
08-05-07, 07:40 AM
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08-05-07, 07:52 AM
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is it upper back pain or lower back pain?
Have you had your bike professionally fitted? I was getting some nasty pain between my shoulder blades and went to my LBS to have the bike fit checked; it turned out that the handlebars were too low, and also that the grips were too far apart for me. The guy at the LBS moved my controls in a bit and cut the bars to fit me, and I haven't had a problem since. It was also very inexpensive - only about $10 for him to go over the whole bike and set it up right for me.
Hope that helps some!
Have you had your bike professionally fitted? I was getting some nasty pain between my shoulder blades and went to my LBS to have the bike fit checked; it turned out that the handlebars were too low, and also that the grips were too far apart for me. The guy at the LBS moved my controls in a bit and cut the bars to fit me, and I haven't had a problem since. It was also very inexpensive - only about $10 for him to go over the whole bike and set it up right for me.
Hope that helps some!
08-06-07, 07:43 PM
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I have the same problem when I ride my hardtail. When I ride my full suspension bike, I feel no pain (except when I crash).
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When the excercise ball, try putting your stomach on the ball. Then lift up one leg and the opposite arm. (Right leg + left arm) Hold it for about 5 seconds. Then do the other leg and other arm. I had to do this for a couple of months, and it really helped. Hopefully it can do the same for you.
