Motorcycle and back pain

A motorcycle is great for walking, but after a few hours your back starts to hurt. Long driving every day can cause pain. To avoid future remorse, you can still take precautions to avoid suffering.

Which motorcycle to choose so that your back does not hurt? How to avoid injuring your back on a motorcycle? What if my back hurts after riding a motorcycle?

Here is our guide to reducing motorcycle back pain.

Back pain depending on the type of motorcycle

The type of bike has a huge impact on your stance. For example, the position of the handlebars will change your position on the motorcycle and your back will be loaded differently.

Motorcycle Roadster, Trails and GT: More Relaxation

The steering wheel is pretty placed and forward. These bikes are the most relaxing for your back. Indeed, this is due to the ease of support on the legs (thanks to the footrests), which do not put undue stress on the back. Be careful with roadsters, but the lack of a windshield or screen can tire your neck.

Custom bike

This is the least recommended bike for the back. It is hardly possible to have support on your feet. The back is constantly tense. If you are prone to lower back pain or sciatica, I generally do not recommend this type of motorcycle. Nor will it generalize, if you sit well on a motorcycle, you can avoid this suffering.

Sport bike

Riders of sport bikes are often forced to arch their back and thus strain their lower back and spine. The muscles of the back are constantly being tested. However, unlike the Custom bike, the pressure on the legs allows the lumbar to be free of various jolts.

Tips for Reducing Back Stress Using a Motorcycle

Have you already made your choice of a motorcycle? This was definitely not done for the back pain it can cause you. Here are some tips to help you avoid awful back pain. Sounds obvious, but your position will have a huge impact on your back, regardless of your bike type.

Sitting on a chair

It's not always obvious, but a straight back allows you to distribute your weight well. Use a leg rest, not your back, they are used to keep your back from straining!

Maintain the suspension of your motorcycle

Suspension of a motorcycle in poor condition will cause jerking. This is not only unpleasant but also contributes to back pain. Each vibration makes you move out of the saddle and unbalance your back.

Comfortable saddle in good condition

The saddle will support the weight of your back. A bad or stiff saddle will cause pain in the back and tailbone. Please note that you can replace the motorcycle saddle yourself.

Behavior to take so as not to injure your back unnecessarily on the motorcycle.

Poor posture will inevitably cause back pain. Luckily for you, there is still time to fix it! Here's what to avoid:

Do not push the motorcycle with your hands.

When you push the motorcycle while stationary, you should squeeze your hips, not your arms. Thank you for the abs and back. You should push the motorcycle with your arms outstretched and without bending your back. If this is unnatural now, practice! It will be natural in the end.

Do stretching exercises and regular breaks

Before riding the motorcycle, you can stretch a little. It only takes a few minutes and keeps your back warm. Taking regular breaks will allow you to stretch and stretch your legs (which you will end up using instead of your back).

Avoid lumbar belts.

Some will advise wearing a lumbar belt. This is the worst thing to do! This will weaken your back because you will no longer be muscled in it. Unfortunately, this will only make your back pain worse. If the pain recurs, do back strength exercises regularly. The last resort is to stop riding the motorcycle for a few weeks, give it time to rest (and you can pump it up).

Back pain on a motorcycle is not inevitable. Each case is unique. For some, a motorcycle change has solved the problem of back pain. Others were able to alleviate their suffering by changing some behavior. And you, what are your tips for back pain on a motorcycle?