Compression shorts vs bike shorts

I'm confused- I can't imagine a source of hip, pelvic and lower back pain that would be helped by compression shorts ....unless it is all lower back/nerve problems and the compression is giving you lumbar support. Compression shorts do differ from unpadded bike shorts- the former is meant to squeeze and the latter is mean to snuggly stay on. Have you tried placing a little lumbar support on your seat to see if that also helps? Also stretching your hamstrings before and during a long ride often helps if it back/sciatic pain.
hope this helps.

I have long worn Saunders shorts, made specifically to provide back support. They are firm but
minimal and comfortable and I wear them for all exercise, biking and lifting.

This Saunders Back product just about ended any stress-induced lower back pain .. and that's after I
suffered for many years with low back pain, chiropractors, etc. A pair costs about $50 and comes in
men's., women's, black and white. Can be bought online.
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I'm confused- I can't imagine a source of hip, pelvic and lower back pain that would be helped by
compression shorts ....unless it is all lower back/nerve problems and the compression is giving
you lumbar support. Compression shorts do differ from unpadded bike shorts- the former is meant to
squeeze and the latter is mean to snuggly stay on. Have you tried placing a little lumbar support
on your seat to see if that also helps? Also stretching your hamstrings before and during a long
ride often helps if it back/sciatic pain. hope this helps.

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Anybody who has worn compression shorts, I'd like your opinions on which brand you think would be
best for cycling. Thanks in advance!

Obvious answer: "Bike" brand compression shorts are best for biking! %^) Available for ~$20 at
Oshmans and other SPS.

I have several pair of Bike compression shorts that I use for recumbent bike shorts. Not sure how
they would help with lower back or hip pain, though. These days, I prefer Speedo bike shorts
(swimsuit) as they are a bit 'cooler'.

Jon Meinecke

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I bought a cheap pair of compression shorts at Wal-Mart, and I was able to ride today with no
problems.

If these are the compression shorts I'm thinking of, you might want to wear something else over top
of them for modesty's sake :-o

I understand your confusion. This is one of those nebulous problems that I've been dealing with.
Sometimes the lower back hurts, sometimes the hip, sometimes the pelvic area, sometimes even the
lower abs. I've seen many docs, tried many meds, and am going to physical therapy. I've done many
hours of research on the web about what could be the cause of all of this muscle problem and have
found lots of other people with similar ailments. None of these people have found permanent relief.
That's the thing about back pain. It not only confuses those who have it, but even the best doctors
are often confounded as to how to fix it. That's why I thought I'd give compression shorts a shot.
Hey, the shorts can't hurt, right?

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I'm confused- I can't imagine a source of hip, pelvic and lower back pain that would be helped by
compression shorts ....unless it is all lower back/nerve problems and the compression is giving
you lumbar support. Compression shorts do differ from unpadded bike shorts- the former is meant to
squeeze and the latter is mean to snuggly stay on. Have you tried placing a little lumbar support
on your seat to see if that also helps? Also stretching your hamstrings before and during a long
ride often helps if it back/sciatic pain. hope this helps.

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Stress-induced lower back pain? That could be what I have. I'm a fairly stressed-out type of person
at times and have also tried many medical docs and meds, but nothing seems to have helped. I'll take
a look at the Saunders products and may try them. Thanks for the advice.

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I have long worn Saunders shorts, made specifically to provide back

support.

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They are firm but minimal and comfortable and I wear them for all

exercise,

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biking and lifting.

This Saunders Back product just about ended any stress-induced lower back pain .. and that's after
I suffered for many years with low back pain, chiropractors, etc. A pair costs about $50 and comes
in men's., women's, black and white. Can be bought online.
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Gator Bob Siegel NOT in Gainesville FL "fblum" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'm confused- I can't imagine a source of hip, pelvic and lower back pain that would be helped
by compression shorts ....unless it is all lower back/nerve problems and the compression is
giving you lumbar support. Compression shorts do differ from unpadded bike shorts- the former is
meant to squeeze and the latter is mean to snuggly stay on. Have you tried placing a little
lumbar support on your seat to see if that also helps? Also stretching your hamstrings before
and during a long ride often helps if it back/sciatic pain. hope this helps.

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I just checked the Saunders website www.thesaundersgroup.com

The Saunder S'portMax is currently on sale for $39.95, reduced from $49.95.

Based on my personal experience over the last five or six years using a Saunders back support, I
strongly urge anyone who has any back pain to try one for biking, exercise and any work involving
bending or lifting. I also find wearing it extremely beneficial on any long auto trips.

YMMV but you can rest assured I do not own stock or work for Saunders.

Gator Bob Siegel

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Stress-induced lower back pain? That could be what I have. I'm a fairly stressed-out type of
person at times and have also tried many medical docs and meds, but nothing seems to have helped.
I'll take a look at the

Saunders

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products and may try them. Thanks for the advice.

"Robert Siegel" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I have long worn Saunders shorts, made specifically to provide back

support.

Quoted message said:

They are firm but minimal and comfortable and I wear them for all

exercise,

Quoted message said:

biking and lifting.

This Saunders Back product just about ended any stress-induced lower

back

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

pain .. and that's after I suffered for many years with low back pain, chiropractors, etc. A
pair costs about $50 and comes in men's.,

women's,

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

black and white. Can be bought online.
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Gator Bob Siegel NOT in Gainesville FL "fblum" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'm confused- I can't imagine a source of hip, pelvic and lower back pain that would be helped
by compression shorts ....unless it is all lower back/nerve problems and the compression is
giving you lumbar support. Compression shorts do differ from unpadded bike shorts- the former
is meant to squeeze and the latter is mean to snuggly stay on. Have you tried placing a little
lumbar support on your seat to see if that also helps? Also stretching your hamstrings before
and during a long ride often helps if it back/sciatic pain. hope this helps.

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To be specific I wear the Saunders S'portMax, somewhat more of a garment than a back support.

Gator Bob Siegel NOT presently in Gainesville FL "Robert Siegel" <[email hidden]> wrote
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I just checked the Saunders website www.thesaundersgroup.com

The Saunder S'portMax is currently on sale for $39.95, reduced from

$49.95.

Quoted message said:

Based on my personal experience over the last five or six years using a Saunders back support, I
strongly urge anyone who has any back pain to try one for biking, exercise and any work involving
bending or lifting. I

also

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find wearing it extremely beneficial on any long auto trips.

YMMV but you can rest assured I do not own stock or work for Saunders.

Gator Bob Siegel

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Stress-induced lower back pain? That could be what I have. I'm a fairly stressed-out type of
person at times and have also tried many medical

docs

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and meds, but nothing seems to have helped. I'll take a look at the

Saunders

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products and may try them. Thanks for the advice.

"Robert Siegel" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have long worn Saunders shorts, made specifically to provide back

support.

Quoted message said:

They are firm but minimal and comfortable and I wear them for all

exercise,

Quoted message said:

biking and lifting.

This Saunders Back product just about ended any stress-induced lower

back

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

pain .. and that's after I suffered for many years with low back pain, chiropractors, etc. A
pair costs about $50 and comes in men's.,

women's,

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

black and white. Can be bought online.
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Gator Bob Siegel NOT in Gainesville FL "fblum" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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> I'm confused- I can't imagine a source of hip, pelvic and lower back pain that would be
> helped by compression shorts ....unless it is all lower back/nerve problems and the
> compression is giving you lumbar support. Compression shorts do differ from unpadded bike
> shorts- the former is meant to squeeze and the latter is mean to snuggly stay

on.

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> Have you tried placing a little lumbar support on your seat to see

if

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> that also helps? Also stretching your hamstrings before and during a long ride often helps
> if it back/sciatic pain. hope this helps.
>
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S. Segal said:

I posted a message about a week ago, in which I asked people if they had any recommendations on
what to do about groin pain. As it turns out, it wasn't groin pain, but hip and lower back pain,
with a little pelvic pain added in. For the past month, nothing has seemed to work. I tried several
doctors, many types of medicines, and am also seeing a physical therapist.

But today, I found out about compression shorts. I guess I haven't been paying attention, because
these types of shorts have been around for a while! But my question is: are they any different than
regular lycra bike shorts? I bought a cheap pair of compression shorts at Wal-Mart, and I was able
to ride today with no problems. Granted, I didn't ride hard as it was my first time back on the
bent after pulling all those muscles. But I was impressed with the shorts.

Anybody who has worn compression shorts, I'd like your opinions on which brand you think would be
best for cycling. Thanks in advance!

Now I'm confused... I think I use "compression shorts" all the time , Lycra running type shorts (??)
but I am the king of frugal and have never seen them in Walmart. Were these underware type
compression shorts or outerware? And what department in Walmart?

Thanks

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S. Segal said:

I posted a message about a week ago, in which I asked people if they had any recommendations on
what to do about groin pain. As it turns out, it wasn't groin pain, but hip and lower back pain,
with a little pelvic pain added in. For the past month, nothing has seemed to work. I tried
several doctors, many types of medicines, and am also seeing a physical

therapist.

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Quoted message said:

But today, I found out about compression shorts. I guess I haven't been paying attention, because
these types of shorts have been around for a while! But my question is: are they any different
than regular lycra bike shorts? I bought a cheap pair of compression shorts at Wal-Mart, and I

was

Quoted message said:

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able to ride today with no problems. Granted, I didn't ride hard as it

was

Quoted message said:

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my first time back on the bent after pulling all those muscles. But I was impressed with the
shorts.

Anybody who has worn compression shorts, I'd like your opinions on which brand you think would be
best for cycling. Thanks in advance!

Now I'm confused... I think I use "compression shorts" all the time , Lycra running type shorts
(??) but I am the king of frugal and have never seen them in Walmart. Were these underware type
compression shorts or outerware? And what department in Walmart?

Thanks

Compression shorts are different than regular bike shorts. They are designed in such a way (to be
worn as underwear), that they keep certain muscles from tightening. There are different kinds of
compression shorts for different muscle groups. A good website that I found for info on compression
shorts is underarmour.comunderarmour.comOpen ↗. It's a commercial site, but has good info. The two shorts that
they recommend for cycling are numbers 0026 and 0069.

Thanks!

"Robert Siegel" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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To be specific I wear the Saunders S'portMax, somewhat more of a garment than a back support.

Gator Bob Siegel NOT presently in Gainesville FL "Robert Siegel" <[email hidden]>
wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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I just checked the Saunders website www.thesaundersgroup.com

The Saunder S'portMax is currently on sale for $39.95, reduced from

$49.95.

Quoted message said:

Based on my personal experience over the last five or six years using a Saunders back support, I
strongly urge anyone who has any back pain to

try

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

one for biking, exercise and any work involving bending or lifting. I

also

Quoted message said:

find wearing it extremely beneficial on any long auto trips.

YMMV but you can rest assured I do not own stock or work for Saunders.

Gator Bob Siegel

"S. Segal" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Stress-induced lower back pain? That could be what I have. I'm a

fairly

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

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stressed-out type of person at times and have also tried many medical

docs

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

and meds, but nothing seems to have helped. I'll take a look at the

Saunders

Quoted message said:

products and may try them. Thanks for the advice.

"Robert Siegel" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> I have long worn Saunders shorts, made specifically to provide back
support.
> They are firm but minimal and comfortable and I wear them for all
exercise,
> biking and lifting.
>
> This Saunders Back product just about ended any stress-induced lower

back

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> pain .. and that's after I suffered for many years with low back

pain,

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Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> chiropractors, etc. A pair costs about $50 and comes in men's.,

women's,

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> black and white. Can be bought online.
> --
> Gator Bob Siegel NOT in Gainesville FL "fblum" <[email hidden]> wrote in
> message "]news:[email hidden]...
> > I'm confused- I can't imagine a source of hip, pelvic and lower

back

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> > pain that would be helped by compression shorts ....unless it is

all

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> > lower back/nerve problems and the compression is giving you lumbar support. Compression
> > shorts do differ from unpadded bike shorts-

the

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> > former is meant to squeeze and the latter is mean to snuggly stay

on.

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> > Have you tried placing a little lumbar support on your seat to see

if

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> > that also helps? Also stretching your hamstrings before and during

a

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> > long ride often helps if it back/sciatic pain. hope this helps.
> >
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Forgot to mention that I found them in the sporting goods section at Wal-Mart.

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S. Segal said:

I posted a message about a week ago, in which I asked people if they had any recommendations on
what to do about groin pain. As it turns out, it wasn't groin pain, but hip and lower back pain,
with a little pelvic pain added in. For the past month, nothing has seemed to work. I tried
several doctors, many types of medicines, and am also seeing a physical

therapist.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

But today, I found out about compression shorts. I guess I haven't been paying attention, because
these types of shorts have been around for a while! But my question is: are they any different
than regular lycra bike shorts? I bought a cheap pair of compression shorts at Wal-Mart, and I

was

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

able to ride today with no problems. Granted, I didn't ride hard as it

was

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

my first time back on the bent after pulling all those muscles. But I was impressed with the
shorts.

Anybody who has worn compression shorts, I'd like your opinions on which brand you think would be
best for cycling. Thanks in advance!

Now I'm confused... I think I use "compression shorts" all the time , Lycra running type shorts
(??) but I am the king of frugal and have never seen them in Walmart. Were these underware type
compression shorts or outerware? And what department in Walmart?

Thanks

Yeah, I saw a guy riding in a pair of those last year they were about as see thru as pantyhose. It
was obvious to everybody that saw him that he didn't have anything else on! Noticed several cars
weaving a bit staring at him. On top of that it was only about 50 deg max that day. I've got some of
those type and sure wouldn't wear them like bike shorts. Joe Wishbone #56 Elmira NY

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I bought a cheap pair of compression shorts at Wal-Mart, and I was able to ride today with no
problems.

If these are the compression shorts I'm thinking of, you might want to wear something else over
top of them for modesty's sake :-o