Run/Not Run, Stretch/Not Stretch!?

[Richard7]

Following my last post on my stretches .. I have temporarily given them up!

I have been having some hip problems which I finally figured out were also groin related. So have put a hold on them whilst I figure things out.

I am booked in for a HM beginning of June and need to get this sorted out so I can get out running again properly. No run since last Saturday and thinking about no run this coming week either to give it a rest.

My last run - I enjoyed it - split two 5k (ish) around a visit to a coffee shop - took things slow and I knew my top of leg was not right but it was not enough to stop me!

The problem started somewhere between Christmas and January before I did my 10k run but not sure what caused it.

Just not sure whether to do stretches to help it or nothing! Not sure whether to keep running or put myself on the IC and if so for how long.

Anybody got any suggestions? I know some of you will say sports physio but was hoping to do this without too much $$$! Also think I would face similar embarrassment to buying my first pair of running shoes!

[Tbae]

Hi Richard,

Is there anything on the nhs live- well injury section that relates.🤔

I have just seen a physio since ankle strain 3 weeks ago.

She wants me to stop all running for two weeks,so she can assess if any improvement.

Wanted me to swim but I chose the XT, Row & bike.Stay clear of meds, and ice massage the heel.Got to back of XT then the rower if required until I get comfortable.

Two stretching exercises, the standard calf stretch and the toes on a step then lower and raise. I know your injury is different but the correct stretching from the pros always seems to recover the situation.I think you need that advice.We now have a physio assigned to our gp practise.

Hope you get sorted soon.👍

I am just all over the place lose the foundation our feet and niggles appear all over, in hip, knee.It gets a bit scary.🙈

Atb Richard.👊💥🏃‍♂️🌟👏👏

[Richard7 Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

I can self refer to the local physio. Just not sure whether it will do any good. Thanks for the advice. Didn't know about the NHS live well injury bit. Will take a look at that.

[Sandyscroll Graduate10]

Sorry to hear that Richard.

As you know, I ended up going to see a sports physio privately. It didn't cost too much as I think I only went a few times. I did my exercises and the problem cleared up. With hindsight, I wished I'd gone sooner. I didn't find it a comfortable experience, but I figured the physio had seen it all before.

The advice I got from other runners here was really helpful, so I hope someone will be able to give an answer specific to your injury and get you back on track for your HM training. 🙂

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Ohhhh noo. Sorry I don't really have any advice. I've actually got frozen peas in my leg now whilst lieing in the couch!! Dont know what caused mine either... Tried resting, stretching, and physio. But it's still there

Sooo.... Maybe play it by ear for u. Roller balls ? Hope it's sorted for you soon.

Good luck

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Hi Richard, Sorry to hear you have a niggle. I used to be an advocate of stretching and rolling. Since i've started doing 2 core strength classes a week (more or less) and one Pilates class, I don't have much time for that. But I've not had any injuries. For me, building core strength seems to be the key or then again, it could just be that I'm fitter. What do you think of doing a bit of weights/Pilates ? Or even balance exercises which help with running too I believe? Good luck