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Upper to mid back pain after running...

spammyanna
spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey y'all...

I have started experiencing mid and upper back pain after running. It's not so much pain, as tight muscles. Anyone have any stretches or things I can do to relieve/prevent this?

Thanks!

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  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    I tend to lose my form as I get tired. This causes me to slouch when I run. I picture someone pulling me up by a string (from the base of the neck) to TRY to counteract this!
  • Samerah12
    Samerah12 Posts: 610 Member
    yep, stand up straighter when you run! No clenched fists. Don't swing your arms like a cartoon charactor.
  • DurdenCycles
    DurdenCycles Posts: 27 Member
    Hey, I just started running and am having the same problem. It hurts pretty bad the day after but goes away by the second day. I'm hoping good posture and a little patience will take care of it. Cycling does not seem to bother it even on the days my back is sore.
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