Distance unicycling & sciatica([ICD-10] M54.3), related?

S Doradus · 2012-04-23, 03:51 AM

I have been unicyclist since 2010.

Saddletimes(36" with T-bar) on weekends; 2-4h winter, 2-6h summer.

Normally no stops during the ride.

Crank leghts varies 125-170

Saddles: KH freeride, Nimbus gel, KH slim(now bolted on).

Nervepain on my right leg is incredible and 24/7.
I must use strong painkillers, to maintain bearible condition.
I have suffered lower back pain when i started this awe sport,
second time when i switched 125 cranks(summer asphalt rides).

Young at heart · 2012-04-23, 01:15 PM

I find that I get this from too much walking and not enough stretching. It bothers me kayaking, as I paddle a tight boat. I have found relief from laying on the floor in a door opening and placing my heel up on the frame, so that my leg is at a 90 degree angle. I try to stay there for five minutes or so. If I am faithful with this stretch, the pain disappears.

Daytripper63 · 2012-04-23, 02:27 PM

Had the same problem but with discomfort in my left leg and a few trips to the chiropractor seemed to take care of it for me.

tholub · 2012-04-23, 02:33 PM

I experience sciatica on my left side after many years of unicycling. It seems to me that it has to do with the asymmetry of the sport; I always hold my handle with my right hand, so my body's always twisted the same way. Stretching has helped, and I do try to switch hands now when I'm riding non-challenging stuff.

Eddbmxdude · 2012-04-23, 02:40 PM

I also experience pain in my lower back and right leg. Sometimes I can barely walk. I ride left foot forward.
I know Jason Auld suffers too, his pain is in his left leg and he rides right foot forward. Could there be a connection between stance and which side of your body is affected?

S Doradus · 2012-04-24, 03:55 AM

Almost all bodyweight stacks in crotch area + using a pelvis to keep balance,
maybe that causes this kind of spineproblems.

Stretching is a normal post-exercise procedure to me(has always been).

I'm not very keen to go back 2wheels

2012-04-23, 03:51 AM	#1
S Doradus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Puolanka, FINLAND. Age: 38 Posts: 14	Distance unicycling & sciatica([ICD-10] M54.3), related? I have been unicyclist since 2010. Saddletimes(36" with T-bar) on weekends; 2-4h winter, 2-6h summer. Normally no stops during the ride. Crank leghts varies 125-170 Saddles: KH freeride, Nimbus gel, KH slim(now bolted on). Nervepain on my right leg is incredible and 24/7. I must use strong painkillers, to maintain bearible condition. I have suffered lower back pain when i started this awe sport, second time when i switched 125 cranks(summer asphalt rides).

2012-04-23, 02:40 PM	#5
Eddbmxdude THE original 12" Trials vid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Luton, UK Age: 26 Posts: 2,168	I also experience pain in my lower back and right leg. Sometimes I can barely walk. I ride left foot forward. I know Jason Auld suffers too, his pain is in his left leg and he rides right foot forward. Could there be a connection between stance and which side of your body is affected? __________________ www.voodoounicycles.com- The UKs only Extreme Unicycle Display Team I guess it's just a good thing you didn't include the footage of us snorting cocaine from the thighs of prostitutes eh Edd. - Boogie

2012-04-24, 03:55 AM	#6
S Doradus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Puolanka, FINLAND. Age: 38 Posts: 14	Almost all bodyweight stacks in crotch area + using a pelvis to keep balance, maybe that causes this kind of spineproblems. Stretching is a normal post-exercise procedure to me(has always been). I'm not very keen to go back 2wheels Last edited by S Doradus; 2012-04-24 at 03:55 AM.

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2012-04-23, 01:15 PM	#2
Young at heart Unibiddy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT Age: 62 Posts: 188	I find that I get this from too much walking and not enough stretching. It bothers me kayaking, as I paddle a tight boat. I have found relief from laying on the floor in a door opening and placing my heel up on the frame, so that my leg is at a 90 degree angle. I try to stay there for five minutes or so. If I am faithful with this stretch, the pain disappears.

2012-04-23, 02:27 PM	#3
Daytripper63 Robs World Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville California Posts: 696	Had the same problem but with discomfort in my left leg and a few trips to the chiropractor seemed to take care of it for me.

2012-04-23, 02:33 PM	#4
tholub Totally Doable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Berkeley, CA Age: 44 Posts: 3,245	I experience sciatica on my left side after many years of unicycling. It seems to me that it has to do with the asymmetry of the sport; I always hold my handle with my right hand, so my body's always twisted the same way. Stretching has helped, and I do try to switch hands now when I'm riding non-challenging stuff.

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