tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240243626000907570.post5892086491118915713..comments2023-09-26T08:05:48.923-04:00Comments on Trihardist: "Stop Slouching!": LordosisTrihardisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09959976526615399378noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240243626000907570.post-28296680807255930822016-03-01T08:43:55.667-05:002016-03-01T08:43:55.667-05:00I think, with proper conditioning, you should be a...I think, with proper conditioning, you should be able to maintain a more forward posture on the Neko. You'll need to work on your core stability and endurance. I would look for a trainer or physical therapist who specializes in spinal stability to work specifically on that with you for 6-8 weeks. In the meantime, slowly build up your time on the bike. Start with rides of 15-20 minutes 2-3 times per week, and gradually build up from there. If you start to feel back pain at any point, do a little bit less. Try to do little enough that you don't feel your back complaining, and use that as your starting point.<br /><br />Another thing to consider, if you're riding on rough roads, is the bouncing up and down that you experience. I think that's likely to do more damage than your body position when you're riding. Spinal stabilization (especially abdominal bracing) will help with that, but shock absorption from the bike itself and even more so from your tires will make a big difference.<br /><br />If you have any more questions, e-mail me directly or catch me on Facebook!Trihardisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09959976526615399378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240243626000907570.post-66528367050731972162016-02-22T20:23:01.584-05:002016-02-22T20:23:01.584-05:00Hi Jamie, I started running about a year and a hal...Hi Jamie, I started running about a year and a half ago, I loved it! I was training for my first half when I started having lots of back problems, I went to doctor and then to PT for 8 wks, I have hyperlordosis and some mild disc degeneration. The PT said he thought it best that I really back off the running. I decided to give cycling a try, I live in a rural area and will be on more rough roads and trails, the bike shop I went to showed me the Trek Neko and the Trek Verve 2 Step Through, I chose the Step Through because I could sit straighter, now I'm questioning my decision. I liked the Neko better but I was worried about my back. Will it make that much difference for my back? Thanks in advance!Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240243626000907570.post-56861262464345097142014-09-03T13:22:48.152-04:002014-09-03T13:22:48.152-04:00Bookmarked. I'm going to try these tips to get...Bookmarked. I'm going to try these tips to get rid of my poor posture when I run. Thanks Jamie.Tleppihs Nayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203400195166826386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240243626000907570.post-41230871198596961792012-01-29T21:28:54.110-05:002012-01-29T21:28:54.110-05:00This was really interesting. I'm not sure if ...This was really interesting. I'm not sure if I have lordosis or some other back issue...or if I just have a big butt. What's the difference?Par(a)doxismminanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06449399594426266433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240243626000907570.post-57220244266050035342010-04-09T17:50:59.676-04:002010-04-09T17:50:59.676-04:00@Mike
Oh sure. You can (from what I've seen/re...@Mike<br />Oh sure. You can (from what I've seen/read) have both an exagerrated kyphotic curve and an exagerrated lordotic curve (well, actually curves, because your cervical spine is a lordotic curve, too). Know what I would have you do? Core work! Try to find a good beginning Pilates class with a knowledgable instructor who forces you to perform exercises correctly. One on one work with a Pilates trainer is even better. A personal trainer with the proper background may be able to help you, or possibly a yoga therapist, but it really just depends on the person. Lifting weights and crunches isn't going to help you; you need to teach those core muscles to fire properly, and that's going to take concentration and hard work!<br /><br />Best of luck! Let me know how it goes!Trihardisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09959976526615399378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240243626000907570.post-62748309575165588302010-04-07T05:16:29.799-04:002010-04-07T05:16:29.799-04:00Hello Jamie . i loved your article.
some time ago...Hello Jamie . i loved your article.<br />some time ago i stopped kickboxing and running and started lifting weights and swimming ( breaststroke)instead<br />i have lordosis so i was surprised to see that the swimming altough it puts lots of pressure and tension on my lower back made my back really straight!<br /><br />the only problem is that when i run immediatly this is reversed and my lordosis is back.<br />then when i do the hip flexor stretch it becomes better but i become kyphotic.<br /><br />can i be a combined type? because my posture looks like an S-shape<br /><br />ever heard about that?<br /><br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240243626000907570.post-34961704281636750382008-12-08T01:03:00.000-05:002008-12-08T01:03:00.000-05:00Yes, I absolutely can. Lately, I've been running i...Yes, I absolutely can. Lately, I've been running into the same thing with a few of my clients. One in particular just had a knee surgery, so I can't have her in any kind of lunging position, and the stretch I normally do would compromise her low back (she also has degenerative disc disease).<BR/><BR/>So this stretch requires a partner to really be effective. Lay down on your stomach, and put a rolled up towel or thick pillow/bolster under one knee. Now have your partner push your foot towards your butt, as if you were doing a quad stretch. If you're flexible enough, they might be able to work their knee under your leg. The higher your knee is off the ground/mat, the more the stretch will get into your hips flexors. <BR/><BR/>Eventually, I hope you'll be able to get the hip flexors stretched out to the point that you can perform the deep lunge. I hope this comment helps, and please feel free to ask any other questions you have!Trihardisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09959976526615399378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240243626000907570.post-19308083189774425782008-12-08T00:55:00.000-05:002008-12-08T00:55:00.000-05:00Hey, Jamie, great article. I was wondering if you...Hey, Jamie, great article. I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I've been getting back into running lately, and I've noticed that I can't seem to run with good posture. I'm bending too far forward at the hip. I think that lordosis, caused by tight hip flexors, is the culprit. My hip flexors are actually so tight that I can't really do the stretch you posted. My hips follow my rear leg back, stretching my lower abs instead of my hip flexors. Do you know of any alternative stretches that might work? I've looked everywhere. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com