Word: sciatica
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...jolts caused by simple movements like running and jumping. But for various reasons, a disk's hard, protective shell can degenerate, allowing the spongy interior to bulge out and press on spinal nerves. This can cause excruciating pain that radiates down the leg in a condition commonly called sciatica...
...backrest, legs raised to pedal. It does take some getting used to, though, because you depend more on your leg muscles, and the steering and balance can be a bit tricky at first. Recumbent fans swear these roadsters can eliminate every physical obstacle to cycling, from neck pain to sciatica. They're also easier to pedal, Dr. Mirkin explains, because they use the higher, more muscular section of your hamstrings, which is less susceptible to injury. One believer is Dave Glowacz, who raves, "It's like riding in a lawn chair." Perhaps next year's version will come equipped with...