Your bicycle might be causing your back problem


By AGENCY
  • Fitness
  • Friday, 02 Oct 2020

A slightly forward-leaning posture helps protect the spine when biking, but if you have back trouble already, it’s best to avoid this posture. — dpa

Whether you cycle for fun or bike to work, your first concern about your own health when cycling will probably be about what happens if there’s an accident.

But have you also considered if your bike’s setup could be gradually causing a back injury?

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