2007-02-06 23:02:36 · 9 answers · asked by VICTORIA R 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
There are multiple reasons for back pain. The two primary reasons are poor bike fit and weak core strength. If you haven't had a professional bike fitting, then it's a safe bet that your bike is not set up properly for your size. The other possibility is that you have a weak core, which would be the muscle groups of the stomach and back. They provide stability and a good source of power for pedaling. As you ride, these muscles fatigue, quickly if they are weak. If you find the pain begins at about the same time each ride, regardless of intensity, it is probably bike fit. This all assumes lower back pain. If the pain is higher, near the neck, you need to adjust your handlebar position, height and possibly angle...
2007-02-06 23:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by Joshua S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your position on the bike is not proper. you need to have the seat high enough so that when the pedal is all the way at the bottom of the stroke, you leg should be just slightly bent. you handlebars should be no more than a fist lower than your seat (about 4 or 5 inches).
this could also be due to a weak core. your core consists of your back and the muscles wrapped around your spine. these are the critical muscles involved in riding. if they are not strong you can experience back pain and frequent cramps. (yes, its happened to me) in order to strengthen it, you have to work it when your off the bike. do crunches on an exercise ball, sit ups, that sort of thing. you should feel the burning around you abs, thats when you know your hitting the target spot.
a stronger core means longer, more enjoyable rides.
2007-02-08 10:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either your bike is the wrong size, your seat height is incorrect, your bars are too low, or your core is weak.
Make sure your bike is the right size, and tweak your seat height & handlebar position until it's comfortable. To help your core, do Pilates exercises to strengthen your abdominal muscles.
One major back pain issue that cyclists have is that their iliacus and psoas (also called the iliopsoas) muscles are too tight. It's pronounced "so-azz" and a good massage therapist can help you stretch and/or get them to release. It is NOT comfortable at all, and often painful to have done, but it works wonders and is well worth it as far as I'm concerned.
2007-02-07 13:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bike is probably set up incorrectly for you, If you have a good local bike shop then they should help you get the setup corretc and then if you are still having problems you should consult your doctor or possibly your bike is the wrong size in which case you may need to look at investing in a new bike. If your local bike shop can't help then check the mbr website for some useful tips
2007-02-07 07:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by mbenn60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possibly your riding position.also never rige with a rucksack as eventually this will give you some backache.use panniers or a sagglebag instead.I am lucky and have never had bachache on a bike except when I used a rucksack
2007-02-09 09:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by Roman H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could have a pulled muscle in yur back that is straining with the position you are riding in, or maybe something more serious perhaps speak to your gp
2007-02-07 07:12:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
incorporate some flexibility exercises for what i presume your lower back, also try adjusting the seat and handlebars. hope this works for you!
2007-02-07 07:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you are Not in a good position
2007-02-07 07:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by doris 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try changing positions..nympho...
2007-02-07 07:07:00 · answer #9 · answered by rusty 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋