My back aches when I run....help!

[Lumberg]

Hey guys I am trying to get into running more and the last two times I have run my back has gotten a kind of cramping/aching feeling within a few blocks, kid of like how you feel when you've been standing for a really, really long time.

ANybody know what causes this and are there solutions?

 

[Synpax]

Yes. Go to Potomac River Running in either Ashburn or Burke VA. Tell them I sent you (you know my real name). Tell them about your problem and they will give you gait analysis (bring your running shoes) for free. They may then recommend a new pair of shoes.

Personally, I get that when I have DOMS from deadlifting and then try to run. I will have to ease back into deads after OCS while I'm at TBS so it doesn't mess up my back.

 

[Fast Twitch Fiber]

This can be caused by tight hamstrings. Stretch them out good.

 

[Lumberg]

I do have tight hammies and I do stretch them out every day. It's just the way I'm built I guess. Today after a mile or so I was able to find a rythm where it wasn't too bad. I think I just need to ease into it.

 

[callthedoctor]

Agree with the stretching...do the crossover, toe-touch one we all did in high school.

Also, try to keep shoulders back when running and don't lean forward, maybe.

Good Luck.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Also can be due to tight piriformis muscles (the muscles around your hips, attach near low back too). If they are tight, they can throw your back off a little.

Can also work on tightening your core (abs, low back). If your absa re weak, your low back takes the brunt of the work. Strengthen your abs and your back gets some relief.

 

[the nature boy]

This can be caused by tight hamstrings. Stretch them out good.

I had someone who used to do triathlons tell me that it could be caused by glutes that aren't streched out well also.

 

[Lumberg]

Also can be due to tight piriformis muscles (the muscles around your hips, attach near low back too). If they are tight, they can throw your back off a little.

Can also work on tightening your core (abs, low back). If your absa re weak, your low back takes the brunt of the work. Strengthen your abs and your back gets some relief.

Thanks.

Again, I'm sure my core and abs are not lacking in strength. I think I may just have a muscle imbalance that needs to work itself out.

 

[dirty~d~]

It could be as simple as your shoes. How long ago did you buy them? Are they true running shoes?

 

[Lumberg]

Yeah they are pretty old. I ordered a pair of nice asics that should be right fo rmy wear pattern, but they sent the wrong size.