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Cycling with L5- S1 herinated Disc
I have issue on my L5- S1. Is it ok if I do cycling?.Currently I don't have any pain on my disc area and legs.
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily
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Do back strengthening exercises in future pain will occur
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U can do cycling
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If you dont have any pains you can do cycling but never overuse the lower back muscles.
If feeling any pressure while doing cycling then you need to stop and take a break.
Better if you do warm up exercises first then later can go for cycle.
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Mr. Karrthik Balasubramaniam (PT)
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What type of cycle are u currently riding? Get your cycling biomechanics checked. Cycle fit is also a necessary item u can consider to be done on your bike
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