I have for the past few months got quite severe lower back pain whilst running, within about 5 minutes of starting any run I am too uncomfortable to continue. I can sometimes "stretch it out" and others I cant, have had it happen in the past where I managed to get rid of the pain on just one side.
This doesnt happen whilst running on grass (soft surface).
Given the above information I have sort of narrowed it down to some sort of shock absorptin causing it. I have running shoes that are for me (ie ran on treadmill to correct pronunciation etc) have even been out and bought new ones thinking that my old ones being damaged was the cause but it doesnt appear to be the case.
I work in an office and as such am seated for most of the day.
I also lift weights on alternate days to my cardio. (always keeping to correct technique etc.)
I don't know quite what to do from here, perhaps a trip to a physio would be beneficial. But knowing a root cause and where to start digging would probably be wiser.
Also worth noting that after approx 30 minutes running on grass/fields I managed to run at least 1/2 mile on tarmac with no ill effects, which leads me to believe that it is just muscular pain due to me not stretching enough before hand.
Are there any particular stretches that I should do that may help prevent this happening ?
sorry if this post is a bit all over the place was trying to get all info down on screen as it popped into my head.
James.
This doesnt happen whilst running on grass (soft surface).
Given the above information I have sort of narrowed it down to some sort of shock absorptin causing it. I have running shoes that are for me (ie ran on treadmill to correct pronunciation etc) have even been out and bought new ones thinking that my old ones being damaged was the cause but it doesnt appear to be the case.
I work in an office and as such am seated for most of the day.
I also lift weights on alternate days to my cardio. (always keeping to correct technique etc.)
I don't know quite what to do from here, perhaps a trip to a physio would be beneficial. But knowing a root cause and where to start digging would probably be wiser.
Also worth noting that after approx 30 minutes running on grass/fields I managed to run at least 1/2 mile on tarmac with no ill effects, which leads me to believe that it is just muscular pain due to me not stretching enough before hand.
Are there any particular stretches that I should do that may help prevent this happening ?
sorry if this post is a bit all over the place was trying to get all info down on screen as it popped into my head.
James.
