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Why does my lower back hurt when I bike?
The lower left part of my back hurts when I bike. (where my back meets my waist.)
Why?
Any way of fixing this problem or preventing it short of stopping to bike?
I do bike very very fast, but if I bike slower, it just starts hurting later.
4 Answers
- OnTheRoadIDLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
David, aside from making sure that your bike is fitted to you properly, you might need to do some core exercise to strengthen your lower back muscles. A lot of riders do not realize that these muscles, which sit above and aid your glutes and hamstrings, get a fair amount of use in cycling. And a lot of folks neglect to build them up.
Here are sites with some good exercises:
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Most problems are caused by the wrong size bike.
- 1 decade ago
You probably need some adjustment as far as the seat and handle bar height go.http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-sizing.html This will give you all the info you need to fit yourself to your bike accurately.
- Anonymous5 years ago
It fairly will not. You might desire to take your motorbike in your neighborhood motorbike store and get them to dimension you. Your saddle setback is also unsuitable or your handlebar top might want adjusting. A motorbike that's a superb are compatible will not purpose soreness.
