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i have a pinched nerve in my lower back i injured weightlifting
i ride a bicycle for fun and exercise
no one has really been able to tell me whether i should stay off the bike or not
my bike fits me well so that isnt the issue
is bicycling hard on the lower back??
Answer
Very little conditioning is provided to the back muscles while biking. Posture on the bike can strain the lower back. Rough terrain causes jarring and compression to the spine.
Now with all that said, if your bike fits you, you should be okay, just try to strengthen your core muscles, along with the abs. And as with everything else, if you feel pain stop, and stretch for awhile.
Very little conditioning is provided to the back muscles while biking. Posture on the bike can strain the lower back. Rough terrain causes jarring and compression to the spine.
Now with all that said, if your bike fits you, you should be okay, just try to strengthen your core muscles, along with the abs. And as with everything else, if you feel pain stop, and stretch for awhile.
Biking-good or bad?
Q. Is biking a lower impact excercise on the knees? also will help tone abs?
Answer
Yes, cycling is a very low impact exercise and in my opinion is the best aerobic activity you can do. As long as your bike fit is good you will not experience any pain other than lactic acid build up in your legs, which is good pain. As an aspiring pro cyclist I cannot stess to you enough how important your bike be fitted to you. Its like getting a tailor-made suit. Go to your local bike shop and they will give you that for free with a purchase with a bike or you can simply ask them if your current bike fits you fine. If you riding a bike to small or big you will have back, knee, shoulder, and you name it all kinds of joint pain. The second part of your question is yes a little bit, if you stand up out of the saddle you will work and tone your abs. Most cyclists have a weak abdominal area and do sit up to make them stronger. Although just the simple act of riding a bike will likely will lower you body fat and you will see definition.
Yes, cycling is a very low impact exercise and in my opinion is the best aerobic activity you can do. As long as your bike fit is good you will not experience any pain other than lactic acid build up in your legs, which is good pain. As an aspiring pro cyclist I cannot stess to you enough how important your bike be fitted to you. Its like getting a tailor-made suit. Go to your local bike shop and they will give you that for free with a purchase with a bike or you can simply ask them if your current bike fits you fine. If you riding a bike to small or big you will have back, knee, shoulder, and you name it all kinds of joint pain. The second part of your question is yes a little bit, if you stand up out of the saddle you will work and tone your abs. Most cyclists have a weak abdominal area and do sit up to make them stronger. Although just the simple act of riding a bike will likely will lower you body fat and you will see definition.
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