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Back pain from cycling - tips, warning signs and treatments _ Morley Physiotherapy Centre

It only takes one look at the standard riding posture of a road cyclist - recreational, amateur or professional - to see why back pain is common to the sport.<br>

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Back pain from cycling - tips, warning signs and treatments _ Morley Physiotherapy Centre

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  1. Back pain from cycling - tips & treatments

  2. Introduction It only takes one look at the standard riding posture of a road cyclist - recreational, amateur or professional - to see why back pain is common to the sport. As long as their hands are on the handlebars, cyclists are bent over. Add the constant, endurance-type stress on the body, and it makes even more sense. In fact, a survey of more than 100 pro cyclists during training camps showed that back pain accounted for 45 percent of aches and pains. In a survey of recreational cyclists, nearly 50 percent of respondents reported lower back pain during or after cycling.

  3. Tips to reduce back pain while cycling • Make sure your bike is properly fittedThe recommended fix is to make sure your bike is the right size for you, and then to get a professional fit for a properly sized bike. • Pay attention to your posture while you’re not ridingThe recommended fix is to make sure your bike is the right size for you, and then to get a professional fit for a properly sized bike. • Work on your core strengthBy strengthening your core, you can take some of the pressure off your lower back. There are all kinds of exercises that can help you achieve this - planks, leg lifts and stability ball crunches to name just a few.

  4. Need help? Consider visiting a physiotherapist. If you’re worried and looking for lower back pain treatment, training advice or help with rehabilitation, a physiotherapist can help. A good physio can provide you with the diagnosis, treatment and preventative measures you need to keep doing what you love - pain free. Here in Perth, that’s Morley Physiotherapy.

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