Lower back pain

[Bigjim]

Good day gents I’m new to this forum, I am a recreational cycler and suffering from a degenerative LS3 in my lower back where from time to time I experience excruciating pain down my right buttock and lower leg. I am currently doing some strengthening exercises under the guidance of my Biokineticist. She told me its ok to cycle as long as I don’t do it for more than 3 hours, another Biokineticist told me I should stay away from cycling entirely until my back heals. The thing is I really enjoy cycling.

 

What's your guys take on this.

 

If you are having excruciating pain down your buttock and leg, you are suffering from wa is known as cyatica (sp) - you have a trapped nerve and no amount of core, bio, or chyro is going to fix it I'm afraid. I had the same problem with a broken disc between L5/S1 - had to have 2 back ops (microdisectomy and laminectomy) - busy with extensive physio & bio rehab now, and only able to start light on-road cycling recently. You need to see a neurosurgeon and probably have a MRI to determine whether to operate or not. Sorry fr the bad news, but trust me - I've just been there!

[ben-johan]

Please go see a spinal orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon and get a MRI and a opinion from them .Once you are sure it is mechanical backache ,the best is to keep your weight off NB !!!!!! Butt and stomach muscles strong .Hamstrings stretched .No more jogging ,sorry !.Ride as much as you like if your bike fit is good .Check the angle of your saddle.NSAIDS only after exercise if really neccessary.Fiseo,Bio K Chiro can help.Stay away from surgery .All mech backache gets better eventually . Alternate cycling with swimming and gym to balance your musclegroups .Backache sufferer for 30 years and dr for 20 years

[absmad]

If you are having excruciating pain down your buttock and leg, you are suffering from wa is known as cyatica (sp) - you have a trapped nerve and no amount of core, bio, or chyro is going to fix it I'm afraid. I had the same problem with a broken disc between L5/S1 - had to have 2 back ops (microdisectomy and laminectomy) - busy with extensive physio & bio rehab now, and only able to start light on-road cycling recently. You need to see a neurosurgeon and probably have a MRI to determine whether to operate or not. Sorry fr the bad news, but trust me - I've just been there!

 

Thanks for the heads up but done the whole trip already :

 

1. General orthopedic surgeon, MRI, physio

2. Another orthopedic surgeon, X-ray on my hip, Facet injections

3. Neurosurgeon, some more Facet injections and Nuclear scan

4. Spinal Surgeon, Biokineticist.

 

The following has been ruled out, herniated disc, neural entrapment, tumors and the list goes on.

 

Since shedding some weight and the core exercises my condition improved. At this point I can do a bit more than usual before experiencing pain that requires me to stop.

[absmad]

Thanks, many advised to refrain from surgery, so yeah will do anything not to have surgery done, I must admid from the time I have this condition upto now there is a major difference. Light to moderate pain when walking and standing from moderate to really bad pain a year ago. Funny no pain whatsoever when cycling or swimming, feels like i have a new back.

 

Thanks guys for all the comments and responses. Hope some of this information helps fellow hubbers as well.

 

Cheers