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229. Why Your Low Back Hurts on the Bike (and How to Fix It)

229. Why Your Low Back Hurts on the Bike (and How to Fix It)

Update: 2025-10-23
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If you’ve ever felt that familiar low back pain mid-ride, you’re not alone… but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, Coach Jen breaks down the real reasons your low back hurts on the bike and the proven strength and mobility strategies to fix it, for good.


You’ll learn:
✅ The top causes of cycling-related low back pain
✅ Simple strength moves to build a more resilient spine
✅ Why glutes, hips, and thoracic mobility matter
✅ How off-season strength training can keep you pain-free next season


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229. Why Your Low Back Hurts on the Bike (and How to Fix It)

229. Why Your Low Back Hurts on the Bike (and How to Fix It)

Jen Kates with Shift Human Performance