Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a bicycle.

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

 

I have a question.  If someone has Sciatica, RA, DDD,and multiple disk problems

in their Lumbar ( L4-5, etc) should they be trying to ride a bicycle even on

flat surfaces and just on very short rides?  I would imagine you would say this

person should ask their Dr. about this.  Is it safe for the spine to do this?  I

realize that this might vary from person to person but I thought I would throw

it out there.

 

Thanks, Coleen  

[Guest guest]

Definitely ask your doctor, but as long as you CAN do it, I think it would

be fine. According to my doctor, bike riding is the safest on the body and

easiest on the joints... That said, I can't ride my stationary bike,

because it kills my knees, though it's not supposed to. BUT, I can't use an

elliptical either, for the same reason.

A few years ago, when my doctor suggested I join a gym, I knew that I

couldn't get out to one, so I bought several workout type machines,

including a treadmill, elliptical, bike, weight machine, total gym, etc.

Of those, the only one I can use AT ALL is the treadmill. Before my

arthroscopic knee surgery, I was walking 3-5 times a week for an hour at a

time (up to 3MPH), now I'm lucky if I can get a mile once a week..but I do

what I can.

Marta

From: Hugs-N-Pain [mailto:Hugs-N-Pain ] On

Behalf Of Coleen Fox

Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 1:33 AM

To: hugs N Pain

Subject: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

Hi all,

I have a question. If someone has Sciatica, RA, DDD,and multiple disk

problems in their Lumbar ( L4-5, etc) should they be trying to ride a

bicycle even on flat surfaces and just on very short rides? I would imagine

you would say this person should ask their Dr. about this. Is it safe for

the spine to do this? I realize that this might vary from person to person

but I thought I would throw it out there.

Thanks, Coleen

[Guest guest]

Hi Marta,

 

I will ask my Doctor. 

I took the hard seat that came with the bike and replaced it with a much more

comfy seat.  Actually, my guy did all the work as it is hard for me to bend

over with my bad lower back and all.  I just hate being so inactive!  My bike

was bought years ago when my legs weren't so bad.  My guy has been riding his

motorcycle which is a comfy cruiser for two and I get so jealous that I can't

hardly go anywhere, so I am taking baby steps despite the pain just to ride

around the short block on my bicycle..  It is affecting my sciatca on my left

leg though, so I don't do very much.  I simply can't.  My legs tingle

down to my toes and I have lost feeling in them except nerve pain,

basically. I have no pain relief so I have to lay down a lot still.  The

weather has been fairly nice so I try to enjoy it a little. Why do we have to

suffer anyways??  No, don't answer that.

 

Sounds like you are doing better than I am.....good

 

take care, Coleen

 

 

To: Hugs-N-Pain

Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2011 1:09 AM

Subject: RE: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

 

Definitely ask your doctor, but as long as you CAN do it, I think it would

be fine. According to my doctor, bike riding is the safest on the body and

easiest on the joints... That said, I can't ride my stationary bike,

because it kills my knees, though it's not supposed to. BUT, I can't use an

elliptical either, for the same reason.

A few years ago, when my doctor suggested I join a gym, I knew that I

couldn't get out to one, so I bought several workout type machines,

including a treadmill, elliptical, bike, weight machine, total gym, etc.

Of those, the only one I can use AT ALL is the treadmill. Before my

arthroscopic knee surgery, I was walking 3-5 times a week for an hour at a

time (up to 3MPH), now I'm lucky if I can get a mile once a week..but I do

what I can.

Marta

From: Hugs-N-Pain [mailto:Hugs-N-Pain ] On

Behalf Of Coleen Fox

Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 1:33 AM

To: hugs N Pain

Subject: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

Hi all,

I have a question. If someone has Sciatica, RA, DDD,and multiple disk

problems in their Lumbar ( L4-5, etc) should they be trying to ride a

bicycle even on flat surfaces and just on very short rides? I would imagine

you would say this person should ask their Dr. about this. Is it safe for

the spine to do this? I realize that this might vary from person to person

but I thought I would throw it out there.

Thanks, Coleen

[Guest guest]

Only for this moment…*sigh* I got my surgery date for the Spinal Cord

Stimulator on the 22nd of this month. Honestly, I'm terrified… For the first

two weeks, I doubt I'll be able to do ANYTHING…..and I can't even have my

dogs with me. *sigh*

Marta

From: Hugs-N-Pain [mailto:Hugs-N-Pain ] On Behalf

Of Coleen Fox

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 1:11 AM

To: Hugs-N-Pain

Subject: Re: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

Hi Marta,

I will ask my Doctor.

I took the hard seat that came with the bike and replaced it with a much more

comfy seat. Actually, my guy did all the work as it is hard for me to bend over

with my bad lower back and all. I just hate being so inactive! My bike was

bought years ago when my legs weren't so bad. My guy has been riding his

motorcycle which is a comfy cruiser for two and I get so jealous that I can't

hardly go anywhere, so I am taking baby steps despite the pain just to ride

around the short block on my bicycle.. It is affecting my sciatca on my left

leg though, so I don't do very much. I simply can't. My legs tingle down to my

toes and I have lost feeling in them except nerve pain, basically. I have no

pain relief so I have to lay down a lot still. The weather has been fairly nice

so I try to enjoy it a little. Why do we have to suffer anyways?? No, don't

answer that.

Sounds like you are doing better than I am.....good

take care, Coleen

From: Marta Towne- <myshadowridge@...

<mailto:myshadowridge%40yahoo.com> >

To: Hugs-N-Pain <mailto:Hugs-N-Pain%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2011 1:09 AM

Subject: RE: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

Definitely ask your doctor, but as long as you CAN do it, I think it would

be fine. According to my doctor, bike riding is the safest on the body and

easiest on the joints... That said, I can't ride my stationary bike,

because it kills my knees, though it's not supposed to. BUT, I can't use an

elliptical either, for the same reason.

A few years ago, when my doctor suggested I join a gym, I knew that I

couldn't get out to one, so I bought several workout type machines,

including a treadmill, elliptical, bike, weight machine, total gym, etc.

Of those, the only one I can use AT ALL is the treadmill. Before my

arthroscopic knee surgery, I was walking 3-5 times a week for an hour at a

time (up to 3MPH), now I'm lucky if I can get a mile once a week..but I do

what I can.

Marta

From: Hugs-N-Pain <mailto:Hugs-N-Pain%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:Hugs-N-Pain <mailto:Hugs-N-Pain%40yahoogroups.com> ] On

Behalf Of Coleen Fox

Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 1:33 AM

To: hugs N Pain

Subject: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

Hi all,

I have a question. If someone has Sciatica, RA, DDD,and multiple disk

problems in their Lumbar ( L4-5, etc) should they be trying to ride a

bicycle even on flat surfaces and just on very short rides? I would imagine

you would say this person should ask their Dr. about this. Is it safe for

the spine to do this? I realize that this might vary from person to person

but I thought I would throw it out there.

Thanks, Coleen

[Guest guest]

Hi Marta,

 

I feel for you and hope your surgery goes well.  I would be terriied also, all

sorts of thoughts going through my head.  I bet you will feel better too, once

it is done and you get used to it.  Sorry for the late email, where does time

go. 

Just think of the time you will get to spend with your dogs when you are able. 

I envy you that you can have dogs.  I wish I could,  I have had pets all my

life, indoor/outdoor as they wished  . My other half has sleep apnea so we

can't have our 2 cats inside at all.  That depresses me as it is hard or me to

be comfy outside very long. 

I can't wait to see how your stimulater works out for you, Good luck and I will

send good thoughts your way.

 

hugs, Coleen 

 

 

To: Hugs-N-Pain

Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2011 11:26 PM

Subject: RE: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

 

Only for this moment…*sigh* I got my surgery date for the Spinal Cord

Stimulator on the 22nd of this month. Honestly, I'm terrified… For the first

two weeks, I doubt I'll be able to do ANYTHING…..and I can't even have my dogs

with me. *sigh*

Marta

From: Hugs-N-Pain [mailto:Hugs-N-Pain ] On Behalf

Of Coleen Fox

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 1:11 AM

To: Hugs-N-Pain

Subject: Re: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

Hi Marta,

I will ask my Doctor.

I took the hard seat that came with the bike and replaced it with a much more

comfy seat. Actually, my guy did all the work as it is hard for me to bend over

with my bad lower back and all. I just hate being so inactive! My bike was

bought years ago when my legs weren't so bad. My guy has been riding his

motorcycle which is a comfy cruiser for two and I get so jealous that I can't

hardly go anywhere, so I am taking baby steps despite the pain just to ride

around the short block on my bicycle.. It is affecting my sciatca on my left leg

though, so I don't do very much. I simply can't. My legs tingle down to my toes

and I have lost feeling in them except nerve pain, basically. I have no pain

relief so I have to lay down a lot still. The weather has been fairly nice so I

try to enjoy it a little. Why do we have to suffer anyways?? No, don't answer

that.

Sounds like you are doing better than I am.....good

take care, Coleen

From: Marta Towne- <myshadowridge@...

<mailto:myshadowridge%40yahoo.com> >

To: Hugs-N-Pain <mailto:Hugs-N-Pain%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2011 1:09 AM

Subject: RE: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

Definitely ask your doctor, but as long as you CAN do it, I think it would

be fine. According to my doctor, bike riding is the safest on the body and

easiest on the joints... That said, I can't ride my stationary bike,

because it kills my knees, though it's not supposed to. BUT, I can't use an

elliptical either, for the same reason.

A few years ago, when my doctor suggested I join a gym, I knew that I

couldn't get out to one, so I bought several workout type machines,

including a treadmill, elliptical, bike, weight machine, total gym, etc.

Of those, the only one I can use AT ALL is the treadmill. Before my

arthroscopic knee surgery, I was walking 3-5 times a week for an hour at a

time (up to 3MPH), now I'm lucky if I can get a mile once a week..but I do

what I can.

Marta

From: Hugs-N-Pain <mailto:Hugs-N-Pain%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:Hugs-N-Pain <mailto:Hugs-N-Pain%40yahoogroups.com> ] On

Behalf Of Coleen Fox

Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 1:33 AM

To: hugs N Pain

Subject: Question, ......back problems/trying to ride a

bicycle.

Hi all,

I have a question. If someone has Sciatica, RA, DDD,and multiple disk

problems in their Lumbar ( L4-5, etc) should they be trying to ride a

bicycle even on flat surfaces and just on very short rides? I would imagine

you would say this person should ask their Dr. about this. Is it safe for

the spine to do this? I realize that this might vary from person to person

but I thought I would throw it out there.

Thanks, Coleen