2007-04-27 08:25:40 · 5 answers · asked by kjh 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
It depends on what type of back surgery you've had and what kind of bike you want to ride. You may be OK with A hybrid style bike since you sit quite upright and you aren't using your lower back much. You also might be riding a recumbant style, the type with a seat that has a back.
You're really asking in the wrong place. This is something you need to ask your doctor. Not only _can_ you ride a bike, but how long should you wait after the surgery? Give your doctor a call.
2007-04-27 10:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many factors that go into this answer. What part of your back did you get surgery on? What type of bike do you plan to ride?
While bike riding is less impact than running, there is still a tremendous amount of strain on your lower back. If you are planning on riding a road bike, your posture is almost completely hunched over causing awkward positioning and potential for a lot of pain. If you are a mountain biker, the posture is slightly more upright, but still jarring if you plan to go off-road. The best non-stationary bike is something called a Sport Comfort bike. The seat is heavily padded and the posture sits you almost completely upright. The seatpost also has a shock absorber as well.
I hope this helps.
PS. If you have lower back pain from running or biking, stretch your hamstrings thoroughly. Tight hamstrings are often the cause of lower back pain. One more note...light swimming might help your back in a positive way with little to no impact.
2007-04-27 15:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by KJ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Biking could be good for you and your back but it relies on doing it correctly. You should ask your orthopedist for information on what areas of your body you should not stress. Does he/she think you should be more upright? Less upright? Perhaps not ride at all.
In any case, armed with this information, go to a good bike shop and get fitted on a bike. The combination of medical and technical knowledge will be invaluable.
2007-04-27 16:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASK YOUR DOCTOR.
I've had upper back issues from lifting something that was too heavy. I haven't had any pain since I started mtn biking a couple times a week. It seems like the jarring would make things worse, but I think the overall cardio & strength gained ended up helping me.
2007-04-27 18:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cycling will not hurt your back unless you hunch over. while being on a road bike you can keep your back straight and have little or no pain.
2007-04-27 16:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by Chris W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋