Cycling fitness (for my own accountability)

[Chopped54]

What model of bikes are those?

http://6kubikes.com

[black2002ls]

A cold season update:

Still dealing with the back pain. My bike sits in the spare room and I get depressed each time I look at it. Wondering if I will get back to a condition where I can ride again.

The pain is worse now than it has ever been, even before I had surgery. Hopefully I don't end up needing an additional surgery.

[AnthonyS]

A cold season update:

Still dealing with the back pain. My bike sits in the spare room and I get depressed each time I look at it. Wondering if I will get back to a condition where I can ride again.

The pain is worse now than it has ever been, even before I had surgery. Hopefully I don't end up needing an additional surgery.

That's harsh, and I'm sorry to hear it. Usually slim guys like you don't have these sorts of issues. I need to talk to Tom S at work tomorrow. He is 55 and still rides lots of miles. He may have a few tips that might help.

[black2002ls]

That's harsh, and I'm sorry to hear it. Usually slim guys like you don't have these sorts of issues. I need to talk to Tom S at work tomorrow. He is 55 and still rides lots of miles. He may have a few tips that might help.

Everyone has mentioned that. That I am too young to have these problems. Hell, I am still unsure what exactly triggered the herniated disc and has left me with this life of perpetual sometimes chronic back pain.

I thought, a couple of times now, that cycling was going to be my saving grace.

I have an epidural injection on Wednesday. Hopefully, if they can get the insurance sorted out by then. Then a follow up the end of the month. I plan to start 2016 with a new MRI and a second opinion from a different specialist. Hopefully finding a better path to an active, pain free life

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[AnthonyS]

Everyone has mentioned that. That I am too young to have these problems. Hell, I am still unsure what exactly triggered the herniated disc and has left me with this life of perpetual sometimes chronic back pain.

I thought, a couple of times now, that cycling was going to be my saving grace.

I have an epidural injection on Wednesday. Hopefully, if they can get the insurance sorted out by then. Then a follow up the end of the month. I plan to start 2016 with a new MRI and a second opinion from a different specialist. Hopefully finding a better path to an active, pain free life

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I talked to Tom S Friday about your cycling and back pain issues. He has been there and done that. Tom has more miles in the saddle than any person I know. If you'd like to sit down and talk to him someday for lunch I will introduce you two. I hate to see you throw away something you really enjoy without investigating all possibilities.

Tom said he had to do a lot of core strength and conditioning as well as really learn to get his bike fit right to get beyond the back pain. He also mentioned that at one point he really needed to stretch and get warmed up before riding too in order to avoid back pains.

[black2002ls]

I talked to Tom S Friday about your cycling and back pain issues. He has been there and done that. Tom has more miles in the saddle than any person I know. If you'd like to sit down and talk to him someday for lunch I will introduce you two. I hate to see you throw away something you really enjoy without investigating all possibilities.

Tom said he had to do a lot of core strength and conditioning as well as really learn to get his bike fit right to get beyond the back pain. He also mentioned that at one point he really needed to stretch and get warmed up before riding too in order to avoid back pains.

Thank you. I am not totally convinced that the back pain is a result of the cycling, though I haven't ruled out the possibility that it was a contributing factor.

The primary goal right now is to get to a point where I can actually do any kind of exercise. Right now, just walking during the day doing my job effs me up.

I had my injection last wednesday it seemed to get me some relief, though not near what I was hoping for. I saw my chiropractor this morning and will start a regular visit with him weekly.

I had to order parts for the inversion table I bought, once those come in I will be incorporating that into my daily routine as well.

I haven't given up on cycling. I will be having a VERY candid conversation with my doc when I go for my follow up on the 30th.

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[no4njnk]

As long as your fit is right you should not have any back problems, most people I know start cycling because they have back problems.

Upgrade my old bike, lets see how much faster the new one is.

[black2002ls]

As long as your fit is right you should not have any back problems, most people I know start cycling because they have back problems.

Upgrade my old bike, lets see how much faster the new one is.

I in no way blame cycling for the injury. I came to the sport primarily because of back problems. I have a history going back to 2010/2011. I had Surgery in 2012 for a herniated disc at L3/L4 which they found had ruptured when they went in for the surgery.

This most recent issue is at L5, at least that is where my injection was. It offered some relief. So far seeing my chiropractor has offered the most relief. I am optimistic that I will be back in the gym and on my trainer by the end of January.

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