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A 33-year-old member asked:
What should i do for major lower back stiffness after biking?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Ayresanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
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.
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Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 42 years experience
Depends on the pain: It depends on how severe the pain is and it's duration. If it is just an ache and short lived and does not stop you, it is ok. Otherwise, try cross training if only doing one type of a exercise and incorporate stretchiing and core muscular workouts as well. Sometimes, otc medication prior to working out or biking may help. If this persists at a level that limits you, then seek evaluation
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What can cause lower back stiffness?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Seth Zeidmananswered
Neurosurgery 35 years experience
Many Things: Back injury
back trauma
twisting the back
back muscle injury
spinal disc disorder
ligament injury
too soft mattress
too hard mattress.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What are treatments for lower back stiffness?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Goodrichanswered
Neurosurgery 41 years experience
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.
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Tracy, CA
A 53-year-old female asked:
I have lower back stiffness ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
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.
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Last updated Apr 28, 2015
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