Chiropractor or back exercises

 

We all have our issues... I myself shattered my L-3 vertebrae 16 yrs ago.. I didn't think I'd ever ride again.. But after a short Break of 4 yrs,, I bought a 07 Heritage. and have have 9 great yrs of riding since day one.
With Mid controls and floorboards, And Perfectly positioned bars and a great seat.. and IMHO it's the BEST all around ERGO of any stock Harley made.
And I add, I was a international approved UAW Safety and Health Representative that included overseeing all Ergonomics issues for all job in our plants on the UAW union side for the last 8 yrs of my working career. So I feel I know what Ergonomics is about on a motorcycle..

Since I bought our in 07.. I've ridden up to 10 hrs a day for 6-7-8 days and have done several --- 2K long miles trips in a week without any pain...

I'll also say the best most I have done was 4 yrs ago when the son got me some fully adjustable road pegs to add to my Engine guards.. IMO a must for anyone that does Long Hrs in the saddle and it will help anyone with back and hip issues all the time even on that short 1-3 hr ride.....






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When I rode BMW's, you assumed the Master Yoda Riding Position. Very comfy, no pain.

 

Keep your back straight. The biggest "help" I've seen for back fatigue has been a rider backrest.

Also, maybe some yoga stretching exercises might help.

 

Rider backrest. Really, and get the adjustable one.

Other than that, you already have mid controls, so try some gentle stretching and strengthening exercises.

 

well first off when you learn to ride you are told to lean forward when going over a bump, this is also to help to keep from hurting your back. ummm a backrest is not really the answer honestly. a back rest can make it worse with the whiplash effect of the bump and you become depended on it and don't lean forward as you should.


maybe try some different shocks and fork springs

 

There are two issues here: posture, and hitting jarring bumps. They certainly are related, but not the same thing.

If you tend to slump, or otherwise tend to ride with a rounded lower back, you WILL have back pain issues. A rider backrest is a huge help in this regard. It holds your spine in a more natural, upright position, and makes it far easier to ride for longer periods of time in comfort.

A backrest will not help when you hit a jarring bump. If you're riding a bike with forward controls and/or if you're riding with your feet on the highway pegs, it's much more difficult to lean forward, and if you hit a bump, the shock of the impact is going straight up your spine, because it's difficult to lift your butt slightly off the seat in order to lessen the impact.

 

2011 FXDC with mids and highway pegs for when I want to stretch out a little. 5 bad disc in lower back. When I can see a bad bump coming I stand up off the seat! And that is pretty often with all the crappy roads in my area