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I can but it's not pretty, i have tears on both hamstrings from my youth and they're not great. The other thing i've noticed is how much cracking there is in my lower back when i do a spinal twist stretch. I'm going to start with some lower back and hamstring stretches and see if that helps as i do next to no stretching at the moment. I can borrow a handlebar bag and get the weight of my back for a while but i do want the ability to ride with a backpack.
I'm sure it's case specific but i'd like to know if it's best to try and heal first whilst improving strength/flexibility before getting a bike fit or should i just get on with it in my current condition?
jono84
Remove the weight off your back if possible. Maybe whatever you did isn't healing quickly as it's repeatedly hassled by your bag.
How tight are your hamstrings? Can you bend over and touch your toes for the doctor there's a good patient...