One thing about triathlons is that sometimes you end up with a sore back after a long training ride or a brick workout. Being tucked in an aero position for a long time really tweaks my back and neck. Follow that with a long run and I am hitting the ice, heat, and Advil. There are days I wake up after an event or a hard training day where I feel like I was run over by a train during the night. No fun, that’s for sure! And it shouldn’t even be that way…
Sometimes the pain is long term caused by an injury or a compressed or inflamed disk. Good stretching technique on the bike or during a run can reduce to eliminate back soreness but prevention is the best. BeingHealthy has some everyday tips on how to prevent back pain allowing you to perform at your best. Maintaining a healthy back should be a fundamental component of any training program and I have strived to incorporate many of these tips into my daily routines. Take heed!
