Lower Back Pain

[skinnydog1973]

Hi i was wondering if anyone could help, lately when i do rides of 20 miles or over near the end i get bad lower back pain but it is only when i go up hills,on the flat im ok, i feel comfortable the rest of the way but dont know why this is happening, any ideas would help cheers

 

[vickster]

Core strength? Bike fit? Need to get more used to cycling?

 

[Mo1959]

Hi i was wondering if anyone could help, lately when i do rides of 20 miles or over near the end i get bad lower back pain but it is only when i go up hills,on the flat im ok, i feel comfortable the rest of the way but dont know why this is happening, any ideas would help cheers

It's a bummer isn't it. Something I am struggling with myself. Exactly as you describe, nearly always on the days when I do more climbing.

As vickster says above really. Make sure your bike is well set up for you....if you think a shorter stem would help might be worth a try. Core strength or lack of it definitely seems to contribute too. Hopefully, if you build the miles up gradually you will find your body gradually adapts too.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I was going to say have word with Mo, but she beat me. As above though, your body will adapt as your fitness increases.