ritch_trialsuk Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hi peopleGot my bike all sorted really psyced up for 2007, warming up in plymouth then bam, my lower back said goodbye and its all over, for the first time I'm walking home (well waddling!) and for the next two days I can hardly walk. Everything seemed ok up until that point, through this section didnt feel a thing - quick clip before back went, then on small roll up on a wall half the size it went. Absolutely gutted. We at trials-uk.com (Ritch, Ross and Glynn) have been hit hard lately with injury. Ross has had really bad lower back problems and its been holding him back for ages, now after a few months of minor problems I have joined the club and am very worried about the year ahead. Thing is both me and Ross are fairly stocky, around 5ft 10" and have pretty good all round muscle build, I am 22 and Ross is 24. I just wondered if anyone has similar problems? We are pretty old school riders both riding Leeson 660's and we dont do these massive insane drop gaps, do the odd big drop here and there but usually nothing over 10ft. If anyone does suffer from the same sort of thing what do you suggest I do to recover and get back on the bike. I have started riding loads of freeride / xc and am gonna get down the gym few times a week because the pyscio said it would be gd to build up the lower back muscles.Thought Id just say I have just seen zoo vid 33, unbelievable stuff Neil top rider. Just makes me wanna ride even more! RAARRRRAny suggestions / advice very much welcome.Cheers,Ritch www.trials-uk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Thats harsh Rich, Since last summer i have had a twinge in my back, i did some excercises which were recomended by Simon (Physio on here) and it help but there is still a small twinge there, strange thing is that as soon as i start riding and am warmed up i have no trouble what so ever, it is strange.I hope it sorts itself out soonAdam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Not being funny rich but i can't see that leeson doiong you any favours, i.e. it's pretty bloody small cramping your back up to shit!I spoke to si the physio the other day and i'm prob going to see him next weekend so i'll ask him whats best.Oh and if you where in plymouth - WHY DIDN'T YOU PHONE ME ???? Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I have had a couple of promblems with my back iv tourn tissue in my back 2 times.By the look of that video. You may want to try a longer bike, because when your on back wheel, your really crouched up.Matt Rushton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritch_trialsuk Posted January 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Not being funny rich but i can't see that leeson doiong you any favours, i.e. it's pretty bloody small cramping your back up to shit!I spoke to si the physio the other day and i'm prob going to see him next weekend so i'll ask him whats best.Oh and if you where in plymouth - WHY DIDN'T YOU PHONE ME ???? Si.Cheers lads.Didnt think of that, hope it isnt the bike absolutely love the Leeson really dont wanna have to change!tried ring you Si but i think i have your old number! if you could PM me the number that'd be sweet.I was the same Bigman, small ache/twinge in the lower bk for ages then suddenly it went. All the help + comments appreciated lads keep it comin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Neal Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Yep, I'm 25 (was 24 when it happened) and on the 4th of Jan I was out riding and did a 6ft gap and something in my lower back felt like it went pop/snap. As I landed I couldn't stand up straight without leaning heavily on my bars. I was in agony for the next couple of days - I couldn't believe it hurt so much when I hadn't even fallen off. Four days later, after it had eased up a bit, I went for a massage with a bloke who was recommended to me and it felt sooo much better. Didn't ride for another week and went back to see him and after that it seems fairly ok. Tried riding yesterday and it ached a little bit but more like the muscles hadn't been used for a while. Managed a couple of 42" taps and nearly side hopped it and did a 50" hook and it feels fine today even after cleaning out my gutters and moving a double bed round in the evening.I've found that making sure you stretch before you ride does help a lot. My body isn't as flexible as it once was.Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netherking Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Heyi've been suffering from lower back pain for a while before i even started trials properly, so i got an physio app, and she said it was mainly my posture, not sitting straight at the computer and stupid stuff, but said that to stretch ur back before doing anything active and then again when you finish. Like Eg, Touching finger to toesBending back standing uplaying on the floor and bring your knees to your chest one at a time and then both together.tensing your pelvic muscles (what you do when you are trying to stop pissing yourself) ha this has been helping me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 My backs got so bad I'm starting to have to wear a back belt. I need to book an appointment for a physio, it's been pastied for almost a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Yeah i had pretty much the same thing over christmas. I Pulled it when i went out on my bmx in the cold, without warming up or anything. Then when i tried getting on my trials bike a few days later it seemed to feel worse (i guess thats because you move a lot more in trials). So i made sure i let it rest for a week before i went out again. And over time it just became more of an ache, until finally it has pretty much gone. The one thing that did really seem to help me was tiger balm, i don't really know why and i'm not too sure on what it does, but i was told to keep rubbing it on my back, and it did seem to help the pain and make it feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtrials Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 hi after reading through, it is clear you are having issues, and the reason for this is due to the bad posture we trials riders have on our bike's.obveiously strengthening the back is a good place to start but you will always have problems, unless you correct what is causing them, now i would guess you dont want to quit trials? (which is the main cause i would bet) so the best thig to do is go see a physio who specialises in back problems. they will help.they will also be able to give you some corrective exercise to prevent this from happening again.you shold allway try to have a good old warm up and stretch down before/after a ride. also if you are going to the gym make sure your posture and technique is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisatactiv05 Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) i find having rumpy pumpy on the beach is good for the back, i would do it at night though, less chance of getting seen. on a serious note, i had bad pins and needles in my wrist ones and i used these not sure if they will help your back though, but they did help my wrists ...... you can get them from my shop, activ (01303 240110, ask for chris)we also deal with a company called lp, i used a back support once when i stacked it on a park bence and kinda landed flat on my back, that worked a treat - LP SUPPORTSBzzzKill harmonic dampers are a simple solution to one of cycling’s great challenges. Every manufacturer out there is trying to reduce rider fatigue without paying a weight penalty. On the road, one of the key contributors to fatigue is road vibration. BzzzKills are a replacement for the standard bar end plug. BzzzKills utilize Mathew’s harmonic damper technology to cancel high frequency vibration. Mathews developed this technology for the bow hunting industry. Compound bows generate vibration when shot that can fatigue the user and cause inaccurate shots. The frequency generated in the bow is similar to the frequency generated in a road handlebar when riding over the average paved road. The dampers work by isolating a weight within an elastomer web. As vibration travels through the handlebar, the elastomer delays oscillation of the weight long enough to get out-of-phase movement. This effectively cancels vibration traveling to the rider’s hands. To install, simply remove your current useless plastic plugs and insert your new best friends, your BzzzKill dampers. Make sure not to tuck excess tape into the handlebar end, you must start the tape on the outside of the bar. Edited January 22, 2007 by chrisatactiv05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I just went out for a lil ride, come in.And my backs hurting like f**k im sat up as straight as possibleaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 The only injury i have ever had due to trials is a lower back one, like what happened to you, one day just went and i could harly walk. ?It's the worst and i get it nearly every year now! When it gets better your worried to try anything to strenuous as well, in case it happens again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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