Beginner Triathlete - Spinal Injuries articles

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

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?

A lot of us don’t spend too much time worrying about stretching and strengthening exercises for our lower back.

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?

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?

What could be causing pain and soreness in my tailbone?

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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 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?

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