Originally Posted by
Essthreetee
oh yeah. I know I have a herniated disc. And slight scoliosis.
Severe spinal stenosis here for the past 7 years. Cycling (bending over while riding) is the only exercise I can do without pain and stop the radiating pain in the legs for awhile. That said my back muscles cramp and hurt during rides. If it starts cramping I may change position or slow a little - usually I'm pushing too hard and locking the muscles.
One thing I've learned in my lifting weights over the years is the low back and abdominal muscles are complementary. If one is weaker than the other pain can result.