Question 1

why is my lower back stiff after biking?

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Back strain.: After a long ride, back pain is not uncommon before you start out, try stretching and take some Aleve (naproxen) or motrin.  A program of core strengthening will help too.  If pain persists, massage may help, but at that point you might want to see a trained professional and consider some supervised rehab.

Question 2

what should i do for major lower back stiffness after biking?

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Rest and NSAIDs: After a long ride, back pain is not an uncommon complaint.  Before a ride, stretch, and take Aleve (naproxen) or motrin.  A program of core strengthening for your lower back may help prevent those post-ride aches and pains. If it continues to bother you, massage will help, but you might consider having it checked out by a trained professional to see if its more serious than just back strain.

Question 3

what causes left lower back stiffness?

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Back stiffness: is often due to musculoskeletal issues. Have you used stretching exercises?

Question 4

what are treatments for lower back stiffness?

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Lower back stiffness: Low back pain, stiffness, cramping etc is best treated first with physical therapy with range of motion and strengthening exercises. Occasionally muscle relaxants might be prescribed.

Question 5

i have a pain in my lower back for 3 weeks, no injuries, it comes and goes with little constant stiffness. what could be the problem?

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See a doctor: Back pain is an incredibly frequent complaint which requires detailed exam to try to diagnose. It may be inflammatory, musculoskeletal, spinal or referred pain from other sites, among other possibilities. See your pcp and hope your are better soon.

Question 6

i have lower back stiffness ?

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Back "stiffness": Please find out the cause for your back symptoms by seeing your doctor.  He/she may prescribe physical therapy or perhaps ok you for yoga, seeing a trainer at a gym, etc.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

what can cause lower back stiffness?

Accepted Answer

Many Things: Back injury
    back trauma
    twisting the back
    back muscle injury
    spinal disc disorder
    ligament injury
    too soft mattress
    too hard mattress.

Question 8

what are causes of lower back stiffness?

Accepted Answer

Lower back: Possibilities are stiffness from poor posture or uncomfortable mattress, arthritis depending on age, restless sleep, and occationally from inactivity during the day.

Question 9

what tests are needed to fix lower back stiffness?

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Low back stiffness: Tests do not fix anything. They merely help to possibly pin point the cause after a full evaluation and assessment by your doctor.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: lower back stiffness?

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See below : Low back stiffness implies a loss in the normal range of motion of the lumbar spine.  This loss of motion can be acute, as can happen with a back
Injury that leads to spasm; or it can be chronic as can occur in a patient with osteoarthritis in the lumbar spine.

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