1. Introduction
low back pain, pain, Low back pain, LBP, lumbar dysfunction
BURNETT
Low back pain (LBP) is known to affect cyclists. This study aimed to describe perceived lumbar dysfunction and compare the pain sensation in recreational cyclists who practice road and mountain biking. Forty males were randomly assigned to carry out a 3-h road cycling (RC) and mountain biking (MTB) time trial (TT) at submaximal intensity. LBP and pain pressure threshold (PPT) were measured before and after the TT. A significant increment at the LBP was found after RC TT (Cycling is a very practiced sport at a competitive and recreational level [Its practice is associated with the appearance of overloads and sports injuries, and perceived discomfort and pain [Several risk factors are related to low back pain in cyclists, including muscle activation asymmetries. For example, Burnett et al., 2004 [Previously published works have evaluated LBP after cycling, but they refer only to road cyclists [To date, comparative studies on the prevalence of LBP among MTB and RC are yet to be found, as well as their possible interaction. Thus, understanding these potential differences may benefit the cycling communities to aid in identifying prevention programming to reduce its prevalence as well as the incidence of injury and care to this population. Therefore, this work aims to describe perceived lumbar dysfunction and compare the pain sensation in recreational cyclists who practice road and mountain biking.