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Back Pain After Running
I am a 17 year old female and am pretty active. I am not sure why but when I run long distance, I have severe lower back pain that sometimes wraps around to my stomach. Does anyone else have this problem or know what this could be from? Thanks!
Thank you so much for your input!!
I wear orthotics! I suggest seeing either an Orthopedic or Podiatrist and let them know you need them for every day and for running!!
I do have very flat feet! Do you think shoe insoules could help?
A few factors cause you to have lower back pain, including skeletal malformation, core strength and footwear. The back pain sometimes signifies a serious problem, and you should see your doctor if it's severe.
You place incredible amounts of strain on your lower back by the constant jarring of your feet against the ground. Also if you have flat feet or any other skeletal malformation can be the cause.
Another problem could be you don't have enough core strength to support your back while running.
Also do you have a good pair of running shoes? Posture is very important!
shoulders should be back and down, and your ears aligned with your shoulders, which alleviates the pressure of having your spine curve to match your irregular posture.
As for your stomach pain, are you drinking enough?
Adequate preworkout water intake may decrease cramping because it promotes a "comfortable gut." Your stomach needs water for proper function, but not to drink too much water, as high water volume can also be uncomfortable. Breathing properly also discourages cramping. The Rice University report suggests that tight, rapid breaths cause abdominal muscle spasms. Therefore, relaxed, steady "stomach breathing" during a run is likely to delay cramping. If you do cramp, two actions help: take slow, powerful breaths and visualize sending them deep into the stitch; push air into the pain. A gentle fingertip massage can help unknot tissues.
Avoid slowly digested foods prior to running. As you train, you will become familiar with foods that stress your gut; a sensible approach means avoiding high-volume and high-fiber foods, and also foods high in protein and fat because, like fiber, protein and fat are digested slowly and tend to sit uncomfortably in your stomach. You should instead consume simple carbohydrates for energy and tissue support. Low-sugar beverages usually prove least distressing, and you should dilute by half any beverage of more than 100 calories per cup. Solid foods such as toast or bananas also provide simple carbs without promoting stomach pain.
You place incredible amounts of strain on your lower back by the constant jarring of your feet against the ground. Also if you have flat feet or any other skeletal malformation can be the cause.
Another problem could be you don't have enough core strength to support your back while running.
Also do you have a good pair of running shoes? Posture is very important!
shoulders should be back and down, and your ears aligned with your shoulders, which alleviates the pressure of having your spine curve to match your irregular posture.
As for your stomach pain, are you drinking enough?
Adequate preworkout water intake may decrease cramping because it promotes a "comfortable gut." Your stomach needs water for proper function, but not to drink too much water, as high water volume can also be uncomfortable. Breathing properly also discourages cramping. The Rice University report suggests that tight, rapid breaths cause abdominal muscle spasms. Therefore, relaxed, steady "stomach breathing" during a run is likely to delay cramping. If you do cramp, two actions help: take slow, powerful breaths and visualize sending them deep into the stitch; push air into the pain. A gentle fingertip massage can help unknot tissues.
Avoid slowly digested foods prior to running. As you train, you will become familiar with foods that stress your gut; a sensible approach means avoiding high-volume and high-fiber foods, and also foods high in protein and fat because, like fiber, protein and fat are digested slowly and tend to sit uncomfortably in your stomach. You should instead consume simple carbohydrates for energy and tissue support. Low-sugar beverages usually prove least distressing, and you should dilute by half any beverage of more than 100 calories per cup. Solid foods such as toast or bananas also provide simple carbs without promoting stomach pain.
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