Lower Back Pain

[Fairy220480]

I’ve completed two runs of week 4 but suffering with lower back pain today. Has anyone else had this issue?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

All runners need good core strength. When I suffered similar, it was soon cured by planks and bridges.

Google core strength exercises for runners.

[Fairy220480 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

So perhaps I search out some suitable exercises I could do?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Fairy220480]

That's my recommendation.

[Fairy220480 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, I’ll give that a try. I took your advice from earlier in the week and had gait analysis yesterday so armed with suitable trainers now 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Fairy220480]

Was that your first run in new shoes?

Did you have back pain previously?

New shoes can support you differently and can sometimes create temporary issues, while your body adjusts.

[Fairy220480 Graduate]

I had slight back pain from a run on Tuesday then it was first run in new trainers last night

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Fairy220480]

It may just pass as your shoes bed in, but working on your core will give you benefits, so well worth doing.

[Fairy220480 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you 👍

[Sewsandy Graduate]

Hi, yes I have had lower back pain niggles on and off throughout the programme and from memory wk 4 was one of the first times I noticed it. I find some Pilates stretches helpful and oddly going for a very slow, light jog helps, often ending them with no pain! I have to stress my experience is of very low level pain that doesn't impact on my daily life or inhibit my movement - it is just a niggle or a stiffness really. If it is anything more serious than that I would seek advice from a qualified health professional. Best of luck!

[Fairy220480 Graduate in reply to Sewsandy]

Thanks for feedback. Like you, it’s not impacting movement but is like a nagging ache. Think I might rest it a few days but start doing some daily stretches. Good luck on your journey through the programme too!

[Silkey]

I have lower back problems and take TUMERIC supplements. It is an alternative herbal medicine and seems to do the trick for me : Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer. It's a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.

[Fairy220480 Graduate in reply to Silkey]

Thank you, something else to look into