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started cycling back pain

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  • 14-06-2013 11:59am
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    betterman
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭


    today i went forxmy first majour cycle (for me) i hadent cycled really before and thought id might as wel go for it.
    the ride was 22 km and an hour after i feel good my legs are not sore but my back got slight pain on lower back
    what would the cause of this be to low of sadle or to high? oh i am over weight at 20 stone
    if it is the weight as i loose it wil the pain go away??
    and i donecthe cycle in 1hr 5 according to steave with and ave speed of 29 kmph is that good?


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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,015 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    It's very difficult to diagnose back pain over the internet, besides which boards doesn't allow medical advice to be given.

    Raising or lowering the saddle may make it better or worse, or cause other problems.

    I'd suggest building up gradually, and if symptoms persist, consult a physio.

    For sure, being overweight doesn't help.


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    Dermot Illogical
    Registered Users Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭Dermot Illogical


    Maybe get a proper bike fit? A properly fitted bike will make it more likely you will keep cycling without injury, with weight & fitness benefits.


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    fixie fox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 519 ✭✭✭fixie fox


    betterman wrote: »
    today i went for my first majour cycle (for me) i hadent cycled before
    It would be surprising if you didn't get some kind of pain. Cycle away for a while, but steady - forget about what is a 'good' speed. Take it easy - conversatin pace for a few weks. Get someone to eyeball your saddle height. Enjoy and don't over-analyse at this stage.


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    KnapperHandy
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    I used to cycle race and I just believe you're doing too much,too soon!

    I would recommend you(and anyone else for that matter) go to your GP before starting any fitness regime.


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    fixie fox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 519 ✭✭✭fixie fox


    KnapperHandy wrote: »
    I would recommend you(and anyone else for that matter) go to your GP before starting any fitness regime.
    Is cycling for an hour an 'exercise regime' requiring a GP visit (I know that intensity etc makes a difference)?
    But maybe everyone who doesn't do this should go to the GP.


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    betterman
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭betterman


    thank you for the posts.
    i forgot to say that i have a basic level of fittness through rugby. since the season ended i wenr for long walks every eavening. through that i have losr 4 st and the cycle was out of extra energyi aquired


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