In the last few months for the first time I had back problems. However they don’t occur on the bike, on contrary riding a bike cures it temporarily. I noticed my lower back closes more or less each weekend, when I am standing a lot and lifting our kids (4yo and 2yo). I think it’s still muscular, but could also be some compression of the spine. Could it be abs weakness?
As I said riding a bike cures it completely as long as the muscles stay warm. In the morning It’s back again and depending on the day (siting at work or weekends with standing/carrying) comes back again or eases up over my work week.
I know I should go to the physio, but maybe some if you have other initial thoughts.
Yep, hip flexor stretches. And, work your glutes and hamstrings so the back side is doing it’s part. Took me a long time of stretching my hamstrings, while sitting at a desk hunched over and riding a bike hunched over, before I figured it out.
FYI, my chiropractor explained that anomaly that it doesn’t bother you on the bike because you are sitting on that seat, as a balance point, so there’s a component of neutrality while your legs are in motion making constant adjustments, working around the issue.
I have several bulging discs and this is similar to what I get. I would advise not to ignore this and take it seriously. If you are are over 30 there is a very good chance you have some disc degeneration(comes with age and is normal). If your core is weak this could lead to some serious issues. In all cases I would suggest getting some stretching and strengthening work (yoga/pilates!) done 3 or 4 times a week. Loads of resorces on YouTube. Just 20mins here and there. If it persists, get straight to a physio.
Ive could have written this topic. exact same situation! ( even the kids ages are the same!! Girls? ;-D )
I went to osteopath / physio, he gave me some excersises to do and some stretches. If you have a foam roller, i reccomend something like this video, but use it on the whole spine ( not the lowest and not at shoulders. )
Its pretty good to open up the hunch back
I know you don’t want to hear this - but go see someone qualified. I have MANY patients who seek advice on Dr. Google or Dr. Youtube and make themselves worse because they’re doing “THESE 3 EXERCISES TO CURE YOUR BACK PAIN” and these tend to be the OPPOSITE of what they actually need to be doing - and make themselves work.
The spine is complex - and no one here can give you any feedback without a detailed movement exam. Some of the things mentioned might help - but they might do nothing/make you worse.
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