It has come at a small price I am still struggling with my calves to a point that I'm now trying to see a physio.
I have tried to remain positive I had gait analysis this week purchased a new pair of road trainers. Everyone keeps saying that pain is just your body trying to adapt you are new at running just keep going. But I don't know what to think. I stretch roll massage and I'm even downloading yoga for runners as I have heard that helps.
I am trying to focus on the future and set targets as I want an end goal and no way am I giving up.
I just want to thank Tasha99 for her support and conducting a welfare check on me that spurred me on to write this. Again what a great group
He he he I’m like C25k forum police. I’m so glad you’re persevering. My knees are the problem. Also been told by my sports physio buddy that my legs are just adapting and building strength and then it’ll be ok. Had to take 2 ibuprofen and 2 cocodamol to get through today’s run. I will not be beaten! Well done on completing week 4. Glad to hear from you again 💪🏽
You do right.. painkiller and runs do not mix... as you probably know...
"When running, you create small micro-tears in the muscles ; the harder you run, the more forcefully you contract the muscles and the more damage you incur. The micro-tears stimulate an inflammatory response, signalling the body to deliver resources such as blood, oxygen, and nutrients to begin the healing process. Taking the anti-inflammatory drugs, stops the inflammation process from initiating the healing process."
I had a well documented knee issue when I started and it nearly ended up in a bad way. I personally would now never run through pain, and the meds are just covering the issue.
My problem was sorted out by an osteopath and a physio, and they both advised me at the time not to run if in pain. Initially, my problem got to the stage of being a serious issue - because I stupidly pushed through pain thinking it will go away by itself. It did not...
Make sure you do some knee exercises Tasha...and we do advise not taking painkillers to get you through a run... we are not medical experts, but..if the pain is such that you need to take meds, then the issue needs expert help.
I know it’s risky. The left knee is fine now though so hopefully the right will follow. I have been talking with my sports physio friend at work. I’ll keep an eye on it. Thank you 👍🏽
Of course you don't know me from Adam, but I'm still going to permit myself to give you advice! Taking all these drugs in order to get through a run sounds like a bad idea ! Perhaps you could run much more slowly, and talk to a doctor about the pain. I'm sure there is another way round this problem.
Congratulations on completing week 4! Awesome work!
Sorry to hear you are having struggles, hope they are resolved soon - you're more than half way with a positive attitude 💪🏼. I think seeing a physio is a great investment.
Aches and pains from something new are one thing..real pain is quite different... we never , ever run through it. Do not be tempted to take pain killers to help you through the run... they mask and disguise symptoms and may cause more problems.
See the sports Physio' they will help... the diagnosis they give helps to move you forward,,, I was off for a long time on the IC with a calf tear.. the physio got me back on track
You have done well...but..if you are in pain, please stop until you get sorted...
Well done Martin! Great to hear from you again. You will get there, I can feel your determination! I've been doing Yoga for runners too, think it helps. 🎯🏆💪
The one thing I would say is I believe many people ‘over’ stretch, ie they think no pain - no gain, leading to stretching too hard thus ending in pain/soreness. This can be when completing post-run excercises and/or when following yoga.
Be gentle with your body when stretching, over stretching can itself cause inflammation. If you already have inflammation let it settle before further stretches.
I've had the calves muscle thing too, and shin splints. (and just done wk 4) Physio advice is rolling shins on solid foam roller twice a day and Using rumble roller for calves twice a day. For calves roll side to side NOT up and down the leg. Stretch after run not before. It eases eventually. After 4 weeks the calf issue is 75% diminished. (now the glutes hurt, but hey! progress)
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