Osteoporosis

[suegrace]

Hi runners

Wonder if anyone can help me I am 62 and started c25k at the beginning of this year. Actually amazed myself as I have never run in my life. I now run 5/6k 2 or 3 times a week finding it so good for my mental health.

My issue is severe back pain. I do try to stretch before and after but not as diligently as I should. My doctor has suggested it could be the running especially pavement running. I really don't want to give up but am this week trying to run just once

Anyone else diagnosed with osteoporosis? I have an infusion once a year and take high dose calcium

[Jacca Graduate]

Hi suegrace, I’ve no idea on running with osteoporosis. Maybe try woodland or nature reserve for your runs softer ground than pavement. Smaller strides might help too ( I’ve been on one about small strides = less injuries this week - read it somewhere can’t you tell🤣🤣)

[suegrace Graduate in reply to Jacca]

Thank you Jacca will try thatx

[Jacca Graduate in reply to suegrace]

I just thought it might get your thread noticed by someone who can help , if someone responded 😁

[suegrace Graduate in reply to Jacca]

So kind of youxx