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Ade, I am really sorry to hear this. Did you get an MRI scan done for that? I only have seen physiotherapists / osteopaths, and all of them said my symptoms indicate a muscular issue. However, when it snapped out I was unable to walk for a couple of days, and it took me a good month to be able to ride short distances again. This was just before DD last year, which I had signed up for.
I did read about this place called back2normal in southwark, which might be worth looking into, as they claim to have a good track record in avoiding surgery:
http://www.back2normal.co.uk/
Anyway, I am doing core strength exercises on a regular basis now, and daily stretches of the yoga pose kind, i.e. cat/cow, downward facing dog, etc.
This definitely helps, but back still gets sore on and off.
I have a pretty bad fear of surgery, so I'll do anything to avoid that.
Like I said, I did commission a tailor made bike, particularly with the back pain issues in mind. I think that's the best I can do in terms of bike fit etc, really.
I did consult with my osteopath, and he said riding should be good for me, as long as I do vigorous hem string stretches and work on my hip flexors as well.
Once I am warmed up, my back hardly bothers me, really. The only concern I have is fatigue from long riding and then getting bad posture leading to more pain.
So much for the infirmary talk!
Audax rides, yes, I will look into that. Cheers dj for the distance tip, I did read that the first time, and I think this is sensible advice.