Beginner Triathlete - Spinal Injuries articles

Learn strength, flexibility and riding tips to save your neck from trouble while aero.

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

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

What is a realistic recovery timeline from a cervical pinched nerve?

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.

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

I've been struggling with a disk bulge for nine months with no let-up. I am seriously considering the operation. It would be nice to be even able to bike again let alone run.

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!

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

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

How to accommodate a ruptured disc in tri training

I started playing basketball three times a week in addition to running and biking. Now, whenever I run any distance, the next day, I can hardly sit in my chair at work.

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.

I strained by lower back last week. I know that I need to rest in order for it to heal fully, but I am concerned that I am going to lose needed fitness for the race. Will this affect my performance?