Back problems can be caused by a number of different factors. The joints might be arthritic, The disc might be bulging. The nerves might be irritated. The muscles might be tight. And all these things lead to each other. Bottom line, is that what works for one may not work for another because the main cause may be different. If the main cause is bulging disc, more upright might work, but then again, might not. If the main cause is worn joint surfaces, lower handlebars might help, then again, might not. All depends on the person because even though we all have the same basic equipment, we're all different people.
Kathryn Eugene, OR On May 12, 10:13 pm, John Ferguson <rfj1...@yahoo.com> wrote: > As some of you may remember, I recently built up a Saluki with your > generous help in selecting components. > > I have an on-and-off bad back, and thought it would be a great idea to > raise the handlebars substantially above the level of the seat. Didn't > solve the problem, so I ended up lowering the bars to seat level. > Magically, my back pain disappeared. > > The lesson for me is that high bars aren't a magic solution to back > problems. I think in my case, the bars when raised were just at the > right height to put a lot of stress on my back. > > In any case, if you're suffering like I was, give it a shot. You never > know. > > Raised bars:http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3357251749/ > Current fit:http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3513513651/ > > John Ferguson > New York, NY --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
