> Where abouts is the pain? Is it lower or upper back?
Are you for real ?
Why? I suffer from sciatica, so know a little about lower back pain. I
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know that I've had pain between the shoulder blades whilst on someone
elses
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bike for extended periods due to low handlebars.
What part of that confuses you? I must admit I may not be as qualified to answer as yourself.
Hi elyob,
I don't know but I have a feeling he was "having a go" because you asked whether the pain was in the lower or upper back. The OP specifically said lower back in his subject.
No I wasn't !
Graham
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;-)
I too have had disc problems and sciatica (very painful) in my lower back. This has caused a constant clicking in my left knee that has nothing to do with cycling. Indeed when I'm cycling it actually doesn't click!
I recently started cycling regularly to an from work, and it's killing my back. I am not that old (27) or that unfit (I'm a competitive fencer). I've never had any real back trouble from any exercese other than cycling? Can anybody give me an idea of what is likely to be wrong. Is it just my poor posture/technique? Are my back muscles too weak? Are my handlebars to low or my seat too high?
I ride a racer (I'm told it's a decent one). The journey is about 4 miles each way, and there is a fair climb whichever way you go. I normally do it in 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic, weather and my will to pedal.
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I recently started cycling regularly to an from work, and it's killing my back. I am not that old (27) or that unfit (I'm a competitive fencer). I've never had any real back trouble from any exercese other than cycling? Can anybody give me an idea of what is likely to be wrong. Is it just my poor posture/technique? Are my back muscles too weak? Are my handlebars to low or my seat too high?
I ride a racer (I'm told it's a decent one). The journey is about 4 miles each way, and there is a fair climb whichever way you go. I normally do it in 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic, weather and my will to pedal.
Of course there is something about cycling that is not good for lower backs. It is the natural or round pedalling style which puts the lower back under continuous strain. Linear pedalling hinges all strain in the hips and the working arms support all upper bodyweight, allowing you to pedal with a completely relaxed lower back and free from all pain. But don't ask me to explain the technique, it can be seen on Anquetil's video of his racing years.
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Succumb to the dark side, we have no back pain here.
But you have lost your soul ;-)
Cheers, helen s
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Succumb to the dark side, we have no back pain here.
Even better, when I get on my lowracer with lower back pain (from standing around all day), the pain is gone after riding half an hour. Had some major back trouble some time ago; couldn't walk, couldn't sit, could only lay on the floor with my legs against the wall.... and ride the bike! Getting on and off was a bit awkward though, to say nothing of getting the bike indoors.
