22/11/2025
🚴♂️ Lower Back Pain in Cyclists – Why It Happens & How We Fix It
Lower back pain is one of the most common problems we see in Newcastle cyclists — from weekend riders to serious endurance athletes. And it’s rarely “just tightness.”
Most back pain on the bike comes from poor load distribution, weak or fatigued glutes and core, and a bike setup that forces your lumbar spine to do all the work. When those systems fail, your lower back becomes the shock absorber… and eventually, it lets you know about it.
At Up N Adam Performance Training & Physiotherapy, we combine bike position assessment, VALD strength testing, and cycling-specific rehab to find the exact cause — and fix it properly so you can ride longer and pain-free.
If your back tightens up mid-ride, aches after climbing, or feels stiff getting off the bike, this blog is for you👇
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Lower back pain is one of the most common problems we see in Newcastle cyclists and triathletes. Hours spent in the saddle, aggressive aero positions, and weak links in the body often combine to create a nagging ache that makes long rides miserable. But here’s the good news: cycling back pain isn....
