question for runners

bitterbrownie
bitterbrownie Posts: 369
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm a runner - at the moment running an average of 9-12 miles a week in 3 runs plus bits of strength and stretching. But I'm having problems with back ache, especially in my lower back and even though I've had a couple of days off, the pain is still making itself very clear and I'm worried running my usual regime will worsen it

Any ideas/advice?

Thanxx

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  • lee3978
    lee3978 Posts: 274
    Sounds like you are hoovering over. Check your posture when you're , foam roll, strengthen your back with back exercises and if you sit at a desk job get up and stretch a bit.
  • mangledspoon
    mangledspoon Posts: 31 Member
    Try doing some core exercises to strengthen your back - planks, and that kind of thing - I always forget the names of the other core exercises but they help!!
  • Fitfaery
    Fitfaery Posts: 68 Member
    I get a sore back because I lean forward when I run instead of running upright. I just can't seem to get used to it. However I have found if you strengthen your core muscles it takes the strain away from your back.

    I found these ( http://www.runnersrescue.com/Running_lower_back_Pain_Strain_Injury.htm ) via google, but I got a programme written up at the gym which included sit ups, squats, running step ups etc to strengthen everything else...

    I hope this is helpful x Keep running if it does not make your back worse...if not does your local running shop do Gait Analysis? I got mine analysed for £10 and found I have a lazy right hip, glute, leg...so a lot of pressure is put on my left hip and lower back.

    I hope it gets better :)
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