Feeling sorry for myself 😢: After an amazing... - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,525 members26,586 posts

Feeling sorry for myself 😢

Sp81 profile image
Sp81Graduate10
15 Replies

After an amazing 1st 10k distance last week I managed 3k on Monday at a very slow easy pace. Woke up Tuesday to find I’ve done something to my shoulder/ neck. Thinking it’s unwise to run as can’t move head without a twinge it also means it’d be tricky checking traffic 😭 I’ve taken my canine partner walking instead this week which is lovely but it’s just not the same. Missing run days feels so wrong.

Can’t wait to get back out there. 😰

Written by
Sp81 profile image
Sp81
Graduate10
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
15 Replies
Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10

I had ache like this last week . What worked for me was constantly moving my neck and rotating my shoulder and lots of deep heat. Hope this might help 😊😊

Sp81 profile image
Sp81Graduate10 in reply toBuddy34

I’ll give it a try thank you 🙏🏻

primaballerina profile image
primaballerina

yes... see if you can find a heat pad to put on it...

hope it gets better soon

PB

Sp81 profile image
Sp81Graduate10 in reply toprimaballerina

Thank you x

Grannyhugs profile image
GrannyhugsGraduate10

Try not to keep it too stationary you may make it worse, good luck for easing off soon.

Sp81 profile image
Sp81Graduate10 in reply toGrannyhugs

Thank you I’ll try xx

grumpyoldgirl profile image
grumpyoldgirl

No, what a shame! So painful too. Hope it eases up soon . Some ibuprofen may help (or any antiinflammatory).

Sp81 profile image
Sp81Graduate10 in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Thank you grumpyoldgirl. I think I have some ibuprofen here. Should’ve took some before bed! Xxx

I had big problems with this a few years ago and a friend suggested the following:

Gently, try and turn your head one way and then the other(as if you are trying to look over your shoulder), as far as it will go x5, then try and touch your shoulder with your ear on each side x5, then try and touch your chin to your chest and then tilt your head back as far as you can x5. Do this through out the day and it will help easing it up.

Hope you are better soon x

Sp81 profile image
Sp81Graduate10 in reply to

I’ll try these, thank you so much. Back to school tomorrow so hoping it eases soon x

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoGraduate10 in reply to

I do this after every run too 👍🏻

Sp81 profile image
Sp81Graduate10 in reply toGoGo_JoJo

I do legs, back and arms. Will add these post run too. Thank you so much 😎

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoGraduate10 in reply toSp81

I have a dreadful habit of letting all my tension go to my neck and shoulders. I must have been a turtle in a previous life as my shoulders are frequently up to my ears and I have to consciously drop them. If I'm wound up on a run I can end up with the same issue too...

Also in cold weather, if not wearing a buff my neck can get chilled.

JaoJao profile image
JaoJaoGraduate10

Sorry you are not feeling great, usually with things like that it’s a pulled muscle or just slept at an awkward angle. Keep and eye on it and hopefully it will be better in a few days

Sp81 profile image
Sp81Graduate10 in reply toJaoJao

Thank you JaoJao, I’m hoping that whatever it is sorts itself soon so I can get back out there 🏃‍♀️

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Feeling sorry for myself

Grand plans running wise today, I was going to do the Whitley Bay park run this morning at a...
ChrisAllen1 profile image
Graduate10

Feeling sorry for myself

So today I was going to start week 2 however the snot gods have decided I could do with a rest. I’m...
Catbee profile image

Chest infection - feeling sorry for myself

Not been able to run since last weekend (as in 9 days ago) because of a chest infection. Hoping to...
Becky1606 profile image
Graduate10

The IC is very comfy for now

I’m out! no running for a while, it’s not running related but I’ve some health challenges that are...
SueAppleRun profile image
Graduate10

Feeling a little relieved....

Morning all...and yes, it’s early, well it was when I set off this morning. I haven’t run since...
Mummycav profile image
Administrator

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.