Bad back

[Wannaberunner20]

So I graduated some time ago last year. Have kept running. Had an ankle injury that prevented me running for 3 months.

I’m now back to it but since Christmas I’ve run twice in the first week of January then pulled my back. I took a week or so off then went out tried running but it still hurt so I turned around & walked back only to slip on some ice near my house.

My foot came right out from under me but I managed to stay upright which I now think wasn’t my best move as my back has been in agony.

It’s obviously better than it was, but it still gives me a lot of pain.

I’ve been doing some Pilates back strengthening exercises but does anyone know what else I can do to help speed up the process??

I’m desperate to get back out there but I’m terrified of going too soon & making it worse again!!

Oh and I’ve just tested positive for Covid but only have cold symptoms thankfully 😅

Any wise words will be really appreciated as I’m feeling very sorry for myself!

[CBDB Graduate10]

I do think you’re doing the right thing in taking it slow and cross training. I’m in a similar position with metatarsalgia and the healing is slow!

But I also have upped the cross training and have ensured that I’m having fun at that whilst waiting until I can get out there again.

So my only feeble advice is to keep doing of what you are already doing.

These links might help:

- my favourite Pilates channel has also a 30 day journey, which might be fun to do whilst on the IC, whilst making amendments where needed for ankle and back: youtube.com/playlist?list=P...

- as you may know we have a Strength & Flex forum with a whole collection of targeted recommendations, and there might be some workouts there that might be interesting for your particular needs: healthunlocked.com/strength...

- over at S&F we do a daily Yoga with YWA. You’ll find the posts (YWA MOVE) in the main forum at healthunlocked.com/strength...

- and lastly, I have found a different cross training that I can get stuck into whilst on the IC. Maybe you can think of a cross training that makes sense for you and also keeps you safe in terms of injury, whilst keeping sane. For me that was indoor rowing, but it may be something different for you.

I wish you the biggest “get well fast” wishes, as I know how annoying a longer recovery phase can be.

🙏👍🏽💪👍🏽

[Wannaberunner20 in reply to CBDB]

Thanks so much for the links I’ll be sure to check them out!!I’ll keep up the Pilates for now.

Hopefully we will both be back out there soon - injury free!!

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

Epsom salt baths? Deep heat? Hope it improves for you soon.

[Wannaberunner20 in reply to Mormor1]

I haven’t tried Epsom salts so thank you I will try that!