Beginner Triathlete - Spinal Injuries articles

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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.

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?

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

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

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

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?

I have been training for two months now and I am having problems with my lower back. As I run, my lower back gets extremely tight...to the point that I can hardly run.

What could be causing pain and soreness in my tailbone?

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

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

I have been having pain slightly to the right side of my back for the past month. I am worried about my upcoming IM and having to climb hills and be on the bike for 7+ hours!

Have I bitten more off than I should? What do you recommend for progress?

Is there any current literature or recommendations on this subject, and when do you know it's time to stop activities like running before the damage is done or worsened?