Lower back problems: need some advice

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Apr 20, 2010 | 10:43 PM

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SeeMeDo

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From: WireGrass, AL

I have damaged L4 & L5 hurts all the time but when I ride I keep my posture as straight as possible makes a difference. Doc can ex ray or MRI but operation results very wildly. ACE bandage or a good riding jacket provide extra support too.

Apr 20, 2010 | 10:54 PM

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Sturgeon

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# One on xriders advice. Slowly ease your way back. Asprin.

Apr 20, 2010 | 11:40 PM

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I have some lower back issues myself (more than twice your age). Use anti-inflammatory and heating pads, and lay down with your knees bent and supported by pillows for a while, and wear good walking shoes when not riding (I even have arch support inserts in my riding boots).

I have gel in my current seat and shocks set on soft, and am comfortable with my handlebar height/reach, plus some suggestions already mentioned, like wallet in the front pocket. But the most important as far as I'm concerned is riding with mid position foot controls - it's the main reason I ride a Dyna instead of a Softail model. Don't know your current foot position set-up, but I'm guessing you rode sport bikes with your feet underneath your body...

Apr 21, 2010 | 12:09 AM

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EricInNCa

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I'm gonna bypass giving any advice about the back issue you're experiencing as you've pretty much got all the advice you need. As to the bike setup, I have the street slammers on my '10 Fatbob and a Lepera Silhouette solo seat. The combination is very comfortable for me. I'm 5'11" with 32" inseam. I also have forward controls. I could probably use the extended reach forward controls but I don't mind having a mild bend in my knees when riding. The seat sits you down pretty low and with the added rise and pullback from the street slammers it works good. Good luck

ps: I'm not familiar with the seat your talking about so I can't provide any comparison on that side of the equation.

Apr 21, 2010 | 12:12 AM

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The Guardian

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Pour some Robitussin on it! Tussin' fixes everything. On a side note, go see a doctor.

Apr 21, 2010 | 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by XRider

90% of low back pain resolves in 4 to 6 weeks no matter what you do to/for it. (National Institutes of Health Guidelines on Low Back Pain)

If you had trauma ?"jacked", any radiating leg pain or weakness or are pissing yourself then you must see a physician. Once this (likely) goes away, it will prob. comes back unless you fix the cause. If it was just a fluke jacking your back while helping your bro move a couch or something then don't sweat it.

Generally, not specific advise for you, rest, ice or heat, aleve/advil and slow return to normal activity is the best way to resolve a simple back strain. Being 29 and no leg pain is good news toward resolution. If you fail to improve or get worse, see a physician. By the way, 100 miles is not a short ride for most of us...

Generally keeping your legs/feet as far under your arise the better for your back. The more reclined you sit, biomechanically, the worse for your back. Consider getting a back support for your bike if you have little adjustment left moving your seat, pegs or bars.

Be safe.

Excellent advice here............ figure out what the problem is with the back and get it dealt with before you start fiddling around with the bike. I have back pain from time to time and am a big fan of IMS (Intra-Muscular Stimulation) as a treatment; works like a hot damn for me - google it if you're interested.

Apr 21, 2010 | 01:31 AM

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Back advise

Had back surgery in 07 (microdisectomy) with great results. Do yourself a favor, NEVER go to a chiropractor! Most are just witch doctors. Majority of back issues are compressed discs hitting the sciatic nerve. My advise - wear only good shoes (shock absorbers) for your feet, sleep in the fetal postion or legs elevated at night (eleviates compression), get a good firm mattress, stay away from heavy lifting, and work out the core muscles. As for the scooter, just get a good padded seat and don't ride too long in one position. Take breaks. If you find you need surgery, do not go with a spinal fusion!! Trust me.

Apr 21, 2010 | 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by deanp1964

all good advice above.

I've dealt with back problems off and on since I was 29 (originally hurt playing hockey, which i played for many years).

Like I mentioned, good advice from these folks. I'll add ONE MORE - and a lot of people are skeptical but its a complete game-changer for me:

If you carry a wallet in your back pocket, move it from your back pocket to your front pocket. keep it there. This simple change has made a WORLD of improvement for me and my lower back.

Started wearing my wallet in my front pocket about 10 years ago when i started travelling...Now i don't travel much but the girls think i am packing something vicious...LOL...My back is better for it.