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Does riding bike for long time cause low back stiffness. I ride 60kms minimum a day and i have a Fz-150
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Absolutely correct, please visit nearby physiotherapy clinic
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you must learn correct way of stretching and strengthening exercises for spine, you have to avoid long hours driving in the bike
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Avoid strain full activity.
Physiotherapy treatment for few days and stretching exercise of spine .
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Avoid long sitting and toward bending
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Yes...
Consult physio near by u ..
Take hot pack at home
some Strengthening nd stretching exercises for back...
Cupping therapy is the best for the fast recovery in 1-2 session....
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avoid prolonged bike riding....
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Bhujang Asana â Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
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Yes absolutely. Any prolonged stress or inactivity of the spine can cause stiffness. And bike riding involves both. On addition the bike you ride has a make that creates more stress on your back and shoulders.
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Back stretches and stregthening should help followed by warm fomentation. Visit an orthopedic physio for further consultation and exercise program.
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Avoid prolonged bike rides. Pace your activities accordingly so as to not create additional stresses.
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Mr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Noida
Consult with a physiotherapist and start doing some physical activity.
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
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Gurgaon
Yes bike riding for long time affects the back. U should start strengthening exercises for back and abdominal muscles. So meet the Physiotherapist for this
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