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I don't intend for this get into a massive thread on lower back pain, so I want to keep
this focused:
After about an hour and a half in the saddle, my lower back (upper ass?) muscles invariably start to
get sore. Standing up straight immediately relieves this discomfort.
Have those of you with lower back pain had better luck letting your back relax and bend forward
somewhat (the natural slouching position, a little like Lance's arc'd back position, but not as
severe), or by forcing your belly button towards the top tube and maintaining a straight back? Saw
this suggestion in the FAQ and wanted to solicit some opinions. I think this may help but it doesn't
seem natural.
(disclaimer - my bars are near the same height as the saddle, I often get out of the saddle to
climb, I stretch and do back excercises regularly - all these things help to some degree)
Thanks,
Kyle
this focused:
After about an hour and a half in the saddle, my lower back (upper ass?) muscles invariably start to
get sore. Standing up straight immediately relieves this discomfort.
Have those of you with lower back pain had better luck letting your back relax and bend forward
somewhat (the natural slouching position, a little like Lance's arc'd back position, but not as
severe), or by forcing your belly button towards the top tube and maintaining a straight back? Saw
this suggestion in the FAQ and wanted to solicit some opinions. I think this may help but it doesn't
seem natural.
(disclaimer - my bars are near the same height as the saddle, I often get out of the saddle to
climb, I stretch and do back excercises regularly - all these things help to some degree)
Thanks,
Kyle