Beginner Triathlete - Spinal Injuries articles

Learn strength, flexibility and riding tips to save your neck from trouble while aero.

After surgery for a herniated disc, is running causing a repeat injury?

Will I ever be able to run again? Will any type of exercise/physical therapy fix this? I would love to commit to a therapy regimen that would help this if there was some hope of doing more running.

Can running worsen spinal stenosis? Is it possible to compete in triathlons with this condition?

Spondylolysis is often misconceived as having serious and debilitating outcomes, when in reality it is typically well tolerated by many individuals.

What could be causing pain and soreness in my tailbone?

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with two lumbar herniated discs (L1-L2). I have started a very slow build towards my first tri. Are there any recommendations or warnings I should heed?

I know that annular tears mean there is a risk for a bigger disc blow-out. How do I continue to train and compete without putting myself at risk for worsening of my injury?

Is it too big of a risk to train for iron distance while managing a spinal injury?

What is a realistic recovery timeline from a cervical pinched nerve?

Female triathlete wonders if unprecedented back spasms are related to menstrual period.

How to accommodate a ruptured disc in tri training

I have been having pain slightly to the right side of my back for the past month. I am worried about my upcoming IM and having to climb hills and be on the bike for 7+ hours!

Swimming and cycling are well tolerated sports. Running should be limited based upon an athlete’s pain and functional limitations.