Low back crucial help???

[mmasnake60]

Alright so i never really had back problems before.....but since last christmas it has gotten very very tight when i run even at a slow pace...it is really beginging to get agravating becasue i cannot get my running in....to describe it best is to say when i run it starts to get really sore and tight in the lowest part of my back.......ive tried strecthin to but doesnt seem yo help....please comment...

[Nova Uniao]

i have that problem...my lower back is fukced and tightens up like you said when running, but i found out lengthening my stride got rid of it

[Standard]

Aside from modifying form which could be a good idea, there could be other things, usually something has changed, work? school? growth, depending on your age? all could effect muscle fatigue and balance.

do you do any strength training? you may get some help from deadlifts, ive started doing them twice a week now and my back feels better then ever. abs may also work if you have a week core.

the easiest:
how old are your shoes? could be worn out.

[grizz_mv]

i got the same problem, nova was right. one of my assistant coaches was a track coach back in the day, he said it is a problem with form. i'd try to explain it to you, but its one of those things someone has to show you

[Revok]

First guess would be your shoes. Try checking the wear patterns on the soles of your present pair to see which parts of your feet you're using most, then get a pair that best accommodates your style (overpronator, underpronator, etc. - check the Asics website for more info).

As far as form problems go I don't have much experience, but I don't see why it couldn't be self-corrected. I would suggest running slower (ON GRASS!) and paying specific attention to your posture and gait. If you're running like a spaz... stop.

And of course a sensible weights routine is always advisable. Try doing some sit-ups, light deadlifts and rotational exercises in order to get fully warmed up pre-run. I often find that just stretching the lower back doesn't work well enough as a warm-up, you need to get the blood flowing in that area with a bit of resistance movement.

If none of this fixes the problem, go see a doc.

[manpose]

If you are having low back trouble often even when you are not running you might need to strengthen your lower back. Like Standard said

Originally Posted by Standard

Aside from modifying form which could be a good idea, there could be other things, usually something has changed, work? school? growth, depending on your age? all could effect muscle fatigue and balance.

do you do any strength training? you may get some help from deadlifts, ive started doing them twice a week now and my back feels better then ever. abs may also work if you have a week core.

the easiest:
how old are your shoes? could be worn out.

Some other exercises are good mornings and old fashion squats. If you are having some much trouble that you can't do heavy lifting then I would suggest buying a good flexibility book and do some of the back strengthen exercises.


A good book to check out is "Ultimate Flexibility" by Sang H. Kim. This is an overall flexibility book but it does have some good back exercises.

[LITTLEMAGS]

Originally Posted by manpose

If you are having low back trouble often even when you are not running you might need to strengthen your lower back. Like Standard said



Some other exercises are good mornings and old fashion squats. If you are having some much trouble that you can't do heavy lifting then I would suggest buying a good flexibility book and do some of the back strengthen exercises.


A good book to check out is "Ultimate Flexibility" by Sang H. Kim. This is an overall flexibility book but it does have some good back exercises.

good book...used it myself after I broke the sacrum on my back...helped me get back from that injury.