Motorcycle Rides and back pain

A lot of people report to suffer from back pain when riding a motorcycle for long period of times. Some good advices are to change positions as often as possible and to keep a light grip. Another great tip for this situation is to be very well hydrated. Most of the bikers problems come from dehydration. Breaks are a must and every 70 miles some good leg stretching is required. Stop when you can and don't forget to rub and move your neck.

In order to change position you can site farther away or sit closer. You can grip with the hands then you can grip with your legs. The neck and shoulders should be fine if once every 20 minutes they are moved a little for a few seconds.

The neck is very predisposed to getting sore so remember the two basic rules : hydrate and stretch. The more the better. Even if it seems a bit uncomfortable to put it in practice, you could try to stay on your back and then pull the knees up to the chest several times. This works great for some people.

By keeping the pressure far from your neck you keep the pain in good limits so you can enjoy a good motorcycle ride.