Riding after a slipped disc
Riding can have both positive and negative influences on the stability of the spine. How riding demands on the individual back depends on a number of different factors. The riding technique is particularly important when it comes to the question of how much strain is placed on the back when riding.
An incorrect riding technique can lead to heavy strain on the spine and individual intervertebral discs in the form of compression. Especially inexperienced riders often put a lot of strain on their back when riding for this reason. The question of when and whether riding can be recommended again after a herniated disc must be considered in relation to individual factors of the injury and the healing process.
If the spine is sufficiently stable, riding can usually be started again during the healing process. In order to avoid complications and not to endanger the healing process of the herniated disc, riding should be interrupted if pain occurs. With a correct riding technique and a cautious start to riding, the sport can improve the stability of the back and thus have a positive effect on the healing of the herniated disc.
