Beginner Triathlete - Spinal Injuries articles

What could be causing pain and soreness in my tailbone?

Female triathlete wonders if unprecedented back spasms are related to menstrual period.

Can running worsen spinal stenosis? Is it possible to compete in triathlons with this condition?

Will I ever be able to run again? Will any type of exercise/physical therapy fix this? I would love to commit to a therapy regimen that would help this if there was some hope of doing more running.

Is it too big of a risk to train for iron distance while managing a spinal injury?

Swimming and cycling are well tolerated sports. Running should be limited based upon an athlete’s pain and functional limitations.

I am racing in the Florida Ironman. My question is this: which position is going to be better for me to ride in, the aero position or the traditional road position?

I know that annular tears mean there is a risk for a bigger disc blow-out. How do I continue to train and compete without putting myself at risk for worsening of my injury?

After surgery for a herniated disc, is running causing a repeat injury?

What is the recommended way to recover from a cycling-related lower back injury?

Fast forward to now after many triathlons and marathons, my back is worse than ever. What helps lumbar back issues? Shots, physical therapy, surgery?

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with two lumbar herniated discs (L1-L2). I have started a very slow build towards my first tri. Are there any recommendations or warnings I should heed?

Spondylolysis is often misconceived as having serious and debilitating outcomes, when in reality it is typically well tolerated by many individuals.

My doctor said that he doesn't see anything that would take me out of IMTX, but he also doesn't have anything that can make it better, so basically, I can train, but it is going to hurt.

One of the common types of excessive natural curvatures is hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine. Many times lordosis requires no treatment if it is not causing any symptoms.