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katiethedetermined1
katiethedetermined1 Posts: 68 Member
edited January 31 in Social Groups
I have this issue that I have a large chest for my small body. Never did I used to worry about it because a sports bra always helped. I ran 7 miles last night and boy does my back hurt. Any suggestions on how to help with this issue other than surgery please?

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  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    I can't advise on this but I will tell you that I've had the issue of aching back after runs, due to just bad posture.
  • smikulicz
    smikulicz Posts: 15 Member
    Have you tried a different sports bra? Moving Comfort makes some really good ones for larger sizes. Mainly - I'd make sure what you're wearing is for high impact activities (like running :-)) because a lot of them are not.
    Runner's World's website has an article you might check out:
    http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/running-bras-finding-right-support-system-you

    Good luck!
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    I have this issue that I have a large chest for my small body. Never did I used to worry about it because a sports bra always helped. I ran 7 miles last night and boy does my back hurt. Any suggestions on how to help with this issue other than surgery please?

    First thing I noticed looking at your pics is that you are swinging your arms across your chest. An issue many runners have, but more so with women as they are trying to counter the weight of their...ahem, upper body. LOL

    "to direct all your momentum forward, swing arms vertically along the side of the body with elbows bent at a 90-degree angle or less. Don't swing them at an angle across the chest, which directs your momentum cross-ways and places additional compensating forces on hips, shoulders, knees, ankles and back." http://www.bikediva.net/2011/09/proper-arm-swing-improves-your-running-form.html

    Dont bounce. You should be running forward, smooth and easy. Bend slightly forward at the ankles and flex your knees so they can help absorb the shock.

    Dont heal strike or over stride. Fore foot or mid foot plant. Plant your foot as you would if you were stepping on broken glass; lightly. Try to do so quietly so you cant hear your foot strike.

    Research transitioning to a minimalist shoe. Doing so worked wonders for me. No pain, no injuries and I weigh 230lbs & average 70+ miles a month
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