Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
That's what I'm afraid of.
I inherited good genes for not having diabetes, and for wanting to exercise, but also more than my share of anxiety.
So, when my lower back started bothering me on the bike, and it seems to be coming from the spine, my instinct is to get worried. Have I already ****ed myself up?
I should probably go see the doctor, but most of them aren't much help if you're not looking for pills.
My experience is about like that last sentence, also. I did get lucky once and got a doc to MRI my back. Unfortunately the radiologist read for the wrong info. Still, it was informative.
When my back hurts from working out, I rest it until it doesn't. OTOH I don't have any "damage", just wear. I think if the pain doesn't shoot down your butt or hams, you're good, just rest. Skiing shouldn't bother it, counts as rest. Check this out:
https://trainright.com/fix-lower-bac...-ultrarunners/