Cycling is such a great activity and it is mean to be an enjoyable one. If you are experiencing pain and discomfort in your back then you are not going to enjoy your cycling. This hub will teach you how to avoid back pain while cycling.

You need to have a look at your cycling posture. Check to see if your back is curved when you grip the handlebars. If it is then you are going to want to practice leaning foward with a straight back until it becomes habit. Also you are going to want to make sure that shoulders are not tensed or hunched.

You may find that your handlebars need adjusting. Back pain can be dramtically decreased by raising your handlebars slightly.

Try doing some weight training with a focus on your neck and back. You backs endurance will be increased by additional weight or strength training for these muscles.

Before going for a ride get in the habit of going through a good stretching routine. Also when you return from your ride you are going to want to stretch as well. It is important to prepare the upper body before a ride as well as the legs. Be sure to include back and neck stretches in your warm up and cool down routines.