Cycling injuries Lower back pain in cyclists
A flexed spine held for hours, plus power driven through the hips, adds up to lower back pain for a lot of riders. I treat it with hands-on remedial soft tissue therapy in Paddington, Brisbane.
Why cycling loads your lower back
The riding position holds the lower back in sustained flexion while the hips drive the pedals. Hold that for hours, ride after ride, and the lower back feels it.
Where it starts
Hips and glutes that are not sharing the load and a stiff mid-back push more onto the lower back. I treat the chain, and flag anything that looks like a fit issue.
How the treatment works
Assessment
I take your history, watch how you move, and use orthopaedic testing to rule things in or out. Black and white: positive or negative.
Treatment
Hands-on soft tissue work, with real time on the table. I treat the whole area involved, not just the point of pain.
Education
You leave understanding your own body. A few sessions in, you can tell me what is happening and why. That is what keeps it from coming back.
Common questions
Is it my bike fit or my body?
Usually both matter. Fit changes the load, but the tissue that is already irritated still needs treating. I treat the body and flag fit where it is relevant.
Is this a sports massage?
No. This is clinical treatment for a specific problem, not a general relaxation rub down.
Sort the cause of your back pain
Book an assessment and we work out what is actually driving it.
Book an assessment