Anyone ever experience strain/sprain in lower back?
I was chugging along great all summer, started on the road in April, did 22 hilly miles at the Nisson Harpeth River Ride in early June, rode 40 hilly miles @ One Helluva Ride in mid July, and numerous rides in between. Was feeling very good and strong and could feel myself becoming more agile and skilled, and was usually cruising at 14-16 mph. All of a sudden could barely get out of bed one morning and had a gigantic "cramp" over right SI joint! Had a couple of deep tissue massages that helped alot, but the cramp kept returning and could only ride about 8 flat miles before spasms stopped me. Went to the hubby's chiropractor who told me I had the strain/sprain and that L5 and the sacrum were out of line-twisted backward on the left side. This has caused stretched ligaments and lots of swelling and spasms. I have had 4 treatments and am feeling much better, but afraid to get back on the bike, exercise, work on core, etc,etc,etc. Do I need to adjust the seat? Did I injure myself and not remember? Were the hills too much-I live in "Flatville, USA"!