You are running wonderfully, but you suddenly feel a nagging pain in your back. Why do you sometimes suffer from back pain while running?
Back pain is a very 'normal' injury that runners can suffer from, according to American research. Back pain, which affects about 80 percent of adults, is very common among runners. But what can cause that pain?
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Tense shoulders are one of the causes of back pain while running. Try to relax your shoulders and take a deep breath. Physiotherapist Carly Graham:“By relaxing the shoulders and pressing your ribs low into your abdomen, your spine comes into a neutral position.” According to Graham, it is important to relax while running to prevent back problems.
If you ramp up your running schedule by running longer or going faster, your body is put under more strain. Build it up slowly and don't suddenly start too long or too quickly.
If your glutes are not strong enough, you can overload other muscles in your body, such as your back muscles. You can come a long way with these glute exercises.
But not only the strength of your glutes plays a role in back problems, your abs are also of great importance. You can train your core with these abdominal exercises. But it's better to plank to stabilize your core!
Source:Livestrong.com
