Silverman (Page 12)

When I was on my heavy side, I used to have major lower back problems, and the primary method of fixing it from a coach was core work. He had me work on my stomach and my lower back. First is was a slow process, but then it got better and better. Now I can do 80 mile rides, and have just about no problems at all. Off course, instead of being at 304 lbs, I'm now in my 230's and that helps a lot also.

Just keep it working slowly, and you will get there. Work on nutrition and basic training.

As coach Sutton would see it, at the end of the day, it is more mental then truly physical. Just push it through, and all kinks will work themselves out.

Cheers.

 What Hans said is good advise regarding the core work.

 I have some nagging lower back issues sometiems and the primary reason for them in my opinion is tight ham strings. They tighten up pull on what they connect to, that pulls on something else then it ends up pulling on the lower back muscles.

Add some STRETCHING or more STRETCHING into your routine. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Yep - core work and stretching and patience.....  That's what it takes.  I still had a sore back after mile 50 or so the other day, but it was not NEARLY as bad as last Nov.  Takes time and focus on getting the back stronger.  Go slow though, the back is tricky.....

Thanks everyone.  I do agree on the core work.  I over did it on the core with addition of a leg workout and my back freaked out.  Feel 150% better but still waiting a few more days to get back to a little lifting.  Running and the bike will have to wait. 

I did go to my sports med guy who gave me the name of the coolest chiro doc in all of Las Vegas.  Dr. Denny Dumler at Valley spine and massage.  Next to LVAC, Eastern and 215.  He is AWESOME.  I have always had good luck with chiros but this guy is great. 

Talk to you guys later,  6 months, 14 days and 22 hours till the gun goes off!!!!!!