Back issues

[Bexus]

So this week is W4 normally go out Monday,Wednesday and Friday had appointment yesterday, so no run,I’ve noticed that I seem to have a very sore pain in base is back going down right side down back of of thigh and when I sit my leg hurts, feel guilty not going out but unsure if I’m going to make it worse. Not been out since Friday. Any advice on this please

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Firstly, don’t feel guilty about not going out. Not running when you have pain is a very sensible decision. Secondly, you do need to go and see a doctor - nobody here can diagnose you I am afraid! The most important thing is to get a diagnosis and then work out what caused it, so you can guard against it happening again and do some strengthening if needs be. I do hope you are feeling better soon - and are able to get back to running! Injuries happen to the best of us, so don’t despair.

[Bexus in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you, I have started yoga so hopefully that will help

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Runners need good core strength to avoid back issues, so plenty of planks and bridges will make all the difference.