Lower back pain? how I got rid of it... - SV650.org

31-01-06, 11:25 AM

Warning, this is quite boring...
At the risk of sounding like an old git, a lot of bikers complain of getting back ache when riding. Me too, it was agony it got so bad I went to the doc.
X-rays showed no actual damage, no slipped discs its just yer muscles not being stretchy enough so, when you are on the bike leaning forward your muscles are approaching fully stretched hence the pain.
I waited about 3 months for a physio appointment but heard nothing so decided to do something about it myself:
Try to touch your toes while your legs are straight. I couldnt, not by a long way. But by trying this gently twice a day I was able to gradually stretch those lower back muscles so that I could. I also do the same but with feet a little apart and putting my palms flat on the floor. Make sure you dont rush it and you are relaxed, dont force anything. Oh and make sure you close the curtains....
Hey bingo-presto, after a few days the pain was gone. I do this stretching once a day now when I remember. Nearly a year later and alls well.
If in doubt see your GP.

Viney · 31-01-06, 11:39 AM

I must admit that just being in a fit state, this includes flexibilty, does ehlp a tremendous ammount when riding a sports bike. However, there are no known exercises that help with numb bum syndrome

31-01-06, 12:13 PM

Will try it out. Thanks for the suggestion, triumph5ta!

31-01-06, 12:14 PM

Good advice that. Might give it a go.

I did my lower back trying to belt the golf ball 300 yards in Spain last summer and it's been giving me gyp for the last 6 months.

Went to the Docs recently and same as you, no obvious reson for it other than muscular so I had a course of anti-inflamatorys and (strong) pain killers which seem to have done the trick.

Time for the stretches to commence if I'm going to be on two wheels every day now then!

ETA: why does golf get asterisked? is golf a swear words round these parts???

31-01-06, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

I must admit that just being in a fit state, this includes flexibilty, does ehlp a tremendous ammount when riding a sports bike. However, there are no known exercises that help with numb bum syndrome

Try doing buttock clenches as you ride along, there not just for when the back end breaks away.

31-01-06, 01:02 PM

I must admit to being thankful that I'm as flexible as I am (thanks to a childhood filled with Gymnastics competitions I guess)

I've never suffered with back pain from the seating position on a sportsbike - but then I can bend over and touch the floor with flat palms, unbent knees and my feet together - I can even go as far as being able to put my head between my knees (though NOT as far as kissing my backside goodbye however). Just a nice little image there for you guys - I can still do the splits too!

One warning when doing this exercise though - DON'T BOUNCE!
When reaching for the floor/your toes - do it in a single smooth effort, then relax and try again - don't bounce you hands down towards the floor - this is how you can very easily damage you hamstring, lower back, knee ligaments and even you Achilles Tendon if you are unlucky.

31-01-06, 01:21 PM

my back went a month ago but has recovered now. I stopped riding for a bit and wifey stopped riding me for a bit and hey presto as good as new

31-01-06, 01:33 PM

Foey wrote:

Quote:

Try doing buttock clenches as you ride along, there not just for when the back end breaks away and for opening bottles of beer!

Yes a degree of natural suppleness is a great help. Even with my years of rugby I can still comfortably touch toes with no distress. I do pity those that suffer with back problems though.

Balky001 · 31-01-06, 01:33 PM

welcome to the lower back pain club! I recently went to see a physio after months of lower back problems - it started last winter when U was bent over double in my tiny garage working on the bike! Physio gave some simple exercises that worked a treat and like triumph5ta, it was to elongate the muscles. The physio also mentioned that although this was the problem, the cause was due to not having enough core strength and recommended pilates! Bouncy ball anyone?

31-01-06, 01:46 PM

I have had a problem with my back for about 4 or 5 years, every morning I would wake up with backache and during the day it would come and go. However, I recently got myself a decent bed, and I haven't had back pain since

So I have to say, spending a bit of money on a decent bed is worth every penny....

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31-01-06, 11:25 AM	#1
triumph5ta Guest Posts: n/a	Lower back pain? how I got rid of it... Warning, this is quite boring... At the risk of sounding like an old git, a lot of bikers complain of getting back ache when riding. Me too, it was agony it got so bad I went to the doc. X-rays showed no actual damage, no slipped discs its just yer muscles not being stretchy enough so, when you are on the bike leaning forward your muscles are approaching fully stretched hence the pain. I waited about 3 months for a physio appointment but heard nothing so decided to do something about it myself: Try to touch your toes while your legs are straight. I couldnt, not by a long way. But by trying this gently twice a day I was able to gradually stretch those lower back muscles so that I could. I also do the same but with feet a little apart and putting my palms flat on the floor. Make sure you dont rush it and you are relaxed, dont force anything. Oh and make sure you close the curtains.... Hey bingo-presto, after a few days the pain was gone. I do this stretching once a day now when I remember. Nearly a year later and alls well. If in doubt see your GP.

31-01-06, 01:33 PM	#9
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	welcome to the lower back pain club! I recently went to see a physio after months of lower back problems - it started last winter when U was bent over double in my tiny garage working on the bike! Physio gave some simple exercises that worked a treat and like triumph5ta, it was to elongate the muscles. The physio also mentioned that although this was the problem, the cause was due to not having enough core strength and recommended pilates! Bouncy ball anyone? __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

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31-01-06, 11:39 AM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I must admit that just being in a fit state, this includes flexibilty, does ehlp a tremendous ammount when riding a sports bike. However, there are no known exercises that help with numb bum syndrome

31-01-06, 12:13 PM	#3
Professor Guest Posts: n/a	Will try it out. Thanks for the suggestion, triumph5ta!

31-01-06, 12:14 PM	#4
inevitable Guest Posts: n/a	Good advice that. Might give it a go. I did my lower back trying to belt the golf ball 300 yards in Spain last summer and it's been giving me gyp for the last 6 months. Went to the Docs recently and same as you, no obvious reson for it other than muscular so I had a course of anti-inflamatorys and (strong) pain killers which seem to have done the trick. Time for the stretches to commence if I'm going to be on two wheels every day now then! ETA: why does golf get asterisked? is golf a swear words round these parts???

31-01-06, 01:02 PM	#6
K Guest Posts: n/a	I must admit to being thankful that I'm as flexible as I am (thanks to a childhood filled with Gymnastics competitions I guess) I've never suffered with back pain from the seating position on a sportsbike - but then I can bend over and touch the floor with flat palms, unbent knees and my feet together - I can even go as far as being able to put my head between my knees (though NOT as far as kissing my backside goodbye however). Just a nice little image there for you guys - I can still do the splits too! One warning when doing this exercise though - DON'T BOUNCE! When reaching for the floor/your toes - do it in a single smooth effort, then relax and try again - don't bounce you hands down towards the floor - this is how you can very easily damage you hamstring, lower back, knee ligaments and even you Achilles Tendon if you are unlucky.

31-01-06, 01:21 PM	#7
TC3 Guest Posts: n/a	my back went a month ago but has recovered now. I stopped riding for a bit and wifey stopped riding me for a bit and hey presto as good as new

31-01-06, 01:46 PM	#10
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	I have had a problem with my back for about 4 or 5 years, every morning I would wake up with backache and during the day it would come and go. However, I recently got myself a decent bed, and I haven't had back pain since So I have to say, spending a bit of money on a decent bed is worth every penny.... .