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Back ache
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Back ache
by Mike Dillard, Aug 15, 1999 12:00AM
In 1978 I had the 5th lumbar disc removed. I have had few problems. I have led a active life of softball,backpacking,and bicycling (road bike) For the last several months I have Had two instances of hurting my back while squatting and streaching. It takes about three weeks for these to heal. I have been to chiro.,phiscial theropy, Family doctor. Do you think I am weakning my back by riding a upright road bike so much (2400 mi. This year so far?Would a recumbent be better? Thanks for any suggestions. ***@****
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS, Aug 16, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Mike:
There are always risks in all the activities we do. As you have had a disc removed, it is wise not to add abnormal axial load to your spine (heavy weight lifting, lifting heavy boxes with bad form and no back support). As an avid biker myself, I realize the difficulty it would be to stop riding my bike. First, why do you need to do squats? Switch exercises to work the butt muscles in another way. Suggestions such as lunges without weight and proper form. Biking uses quads and hamstrings so do those exercises with proper form. Can you affort a forgiving mountain bike made from materials that give and absorb out the jaring movements of the bike. A good excuse to upgrade to a Klien or something like that.
I think that you need to continue the good exercise and healthy activity that makes you happy. But be wise and optimize all your activity to protect your back.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
There are always risks in all the activities we do. As you have had a disc removed, it is wise not to add abnormal axial load to your spine (heavy weight lifting, lifting heavy boxes with bad form and no back support). As an avid biker myself, I realize the difficulty it would be to stop riding my bike. First, why do you need to do squats? Switch exercises to work the butt muscles in another way. Suggestions such as lunges without weight and proper form. Biking uses quads and hamstrings so do those exercises with proper form. Can you affort a forgiving mountain bike made from materials that give and absorb out the jaring movements of the bike. A good excuse to upgrade to a Klien or something like that.
I think that you need to continue the good exercise and healthy activity that makes you happy. But be wise and optimize all your activity to protect your back.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
