running back pain

EricInArlington

I have been running 3 miles every other day for at least 6 months now and for the last two runs my tail bone hurts so bad it feels like its broken..lol it hurts so bad I limb off the treadmill after my run. I haven't ran in four days and don't want it rush back and have something happen, I just want to know if anyone else has had this happen to them and how did you deal with it?

EricInArlington

sorry I posted in the wrong spot :P

msfitmom

Hi,
Long time distance runner here. I've had every kind of pain you can imagine.

First off, pain means something's wrong. People for some reason think that pain is normal when you exercise but it's really not. Pain that severe likely means something's really wrong and you need to get it checked out.

It's good you've stopped running. Don't start. Rest for a good week.

During that rest week make an appointment with a chiropractor ASAP. Changed my life when I first started going last year. He or she can tell you exactly what is causing the pain and will align you on a regular basis so that you're even and not favoring one side over another because of pain.

Also, many runners don't stretch properly after a run. I'd also suggest trying yoga. I have a love/hate relationship with yoga in that I hate doing it but every time I do I wonder why I don't do it more often. Do not underestimate the value of stretching.

I would also, while you're resting, make sure you ice your tailbone every night for 20 minutes, then heat your tailbone every night for 20 minutes before you go to bed.

First and foremost, go get your back checked out ASAP. Something's not right if you're limping off of the treadmill after a run. Good luck!