Margo, if you can find a good osteopath it might do wonders. I have three bulging disks in my low back area, and was starting to get sciatica symptoms. Twice I've gone into spasm so bad I couldn't wiggle my toes, let alone walk, for a month! The curled position on a bike is hard on the body, so I was taught several stretches to use several times a day and it has helped so much, I rarely have trouble anymore.
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07-24-2011, 08:05 PM #1
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07-25-2011, 05:17 AM #2
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I am a spiney & I also ride. I've had 2 lumbar surgeries 10 years ago. Recently, my back has flared up again (cervical & lumbar). Saw my OS (ortho spine surgeon) last Thursday and he's ordering MRI's, x-rays, etc. Bottom line for us spineys is that you cannot continue doing anything that will aggravate the spine further. Depending on the area of the spine that's impacted, it could lead to more complicated issues.
Riding a road bike is not a good choice for us spineys. I know, I have one and have had to put it aside for now. I have a hybrid which allows me to sit upright, instead of curled over. I am riding that now. Make no mistake, if my pain levels interfere with riding, I opt to give myself a rest.
You've accomplished a lot and should be so proud of yourself (I am for you
). Give your spine a rest and work on getting it better without surgery, if possible. Put the Scotland ride on hold and take care of yourself.
Best wishes to you.
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