Lower back getting really sore... please help.

[alanzs]

One word... Pilates. No, it's not just for girls... You will probably find after 5 sessions you will be hooked and it seriously helps you in ALL aspects of life. Pilates will help you to strengthen your core enabling you to hold yourself up

Great stuff for back maintenance. Try Bikram yoga, even better. 90 minutes of hot, intense stretching. Harder than you may ever imagine.

[rocketman1]

Man have I had some sore back problems.
A)First thing I would say is have you got a flat bed, if not get one
B) how many situps do you do a day, if none, do twenty every night before you go to bed.
C) Use your legs to lift your arse off the set when you go over big bumps, these railway tracks etc can give crook back hell.
D)Get a Back protector with a stretchy corset thingy around your waist, helps keep your tummy in, and supports and protects your back.
Most of all do exercises to tighten your stomach muscles, good luck.

[ckai]

See a Chiropractor. G.Ps and Physiotherapists are all quacks!

Professional help seems like a common theme here. I totally agree with Madness. I'm 28 and have had back problems due to some serious sports that hammer it and training 10-14 times a week for years. Tried physio, and they only work the area that's sore not the cause. I've even had little needles placed in my back to kill pain while I race a nationals final. It worked for the race but hurt like faaark when I pulled them out.

Been going to a chiro for a few weeks now and it's heaps better. It takes a little bit since your muscles have to work in with the new alignment of your back.

I could rabbit on about why your neck is sore and your lower back, I have/had the same problem, but no point. You need to get it dealt to and I reckon Chiropractor is your best bet.

My advice is you felt your back go while picking up your helmet or your quickly turned you head checking for cars and your neck went. ACC is your friend. I pay $15/visit and it's better than free physio.

As for the riding. No rolled/hunched back and as everyone has said no weight on wrists. As you've probably worked out, it kills them so it's obviously not right.

But get the back looked at and your riding will be a hell of a lot more fun

[gtr boy]

20 years old- 79kg, relatively fit. Lower back is getting really sore. Bike is NC30, haven't had it too long. I don't mean sore whilst riding... I mean sore every bit of the day, can't bend down far, even so much as sitting down on a chair and then tilting my head to look down really hurts.

Anyone else had this from riding sports bikes?

I must be doing something wrong... maybe constantly working lower back to relieve pressure on wrists? I don't know. Should you have all the weight on the wrists??

Don't say get another bike- because there is no way i will change bike... i love these NC30's. Not going to let a bit of discomfort see the end to a bike.

get your self a woman mate your problems will be resolved with a bit of action in the sheets.great for your back and headaches too..........