07-02-2008, 03:28 PM | #1 |
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Sore lower back
My lower back is getting sore & tight right around the twenty mile mark on my rides this year. I've tried yoga, epsom salt baths, daily stretches, crunches and even started swimming again to try and stretch me out. Any other ideas out there. It's my biggest worry for Lotoja.
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07-02-2008, 03:33 PM | #2 |
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try back exercises. lay down on floor and lift up legs and arms.
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07-02-2008, 03:36 PM | #3 |
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Aren't you on a new bike this year? Is there any chance this is a bike fit issue? Is the top tube the same length as your old bike? Also you may want to check the stem angle and length to make sure you are not stretched out too much. How much higher is your seat (if at all) than your handle bars?
Where do you spend most of your time on your longer rides - tops, hoods or drops? BTW, its kind of hard for me to feel too badly for you when even with a sore back you are still averaging 20+mph. |
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07-02-2008, 04:23 PM | #6 | |
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If everything's lined up then I'd check your bike fit. I do reverse situps to strengthen my lower back, but I don't know if you should add any strength exercises until you're certain everything's in line. |
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