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posted: 9/27/2006 at 3:34 PM |
So I've had this fantastic low back problem for several years as a result of a particular horse that I used to own. As a sidebar, I just found out that the current owner that bought him from me (also one of my closest friends) had THREE back surgeries this summer as a result of riding said horse. His pain was in the exact same spot as mine.
Anywho, I have this pain frequently. Sometimes I just lean over the table to serve my children or cut veggies up at the kitchen counter & suddenly there is pain in my lower back that drops me to my knees. I can't bend, I can't straighten, I can't move, I just holler out in pain.  Once I bend over, I'm more comfortable...so long as I stay in that position & don't try to stand up again!! Very slight bending, as in the examples above, seem to trigger it most, but something like swinging my legs off the couch or just walking across a room may too.
So logic would tell the more intelligent individuals present that maybe I should just sit my happy runnin' butt on the bench for a while and recover, right? The kicker is, it doesn't matter if I run or don't run, it still hurts. And for that matter, it actually feels better while I'm running, at least for the duration of my run. Before & after the run, the pain is back.
After my 25K race in May, I didn't have the pain for a week, which was a miracle. I thought long runs were my cure, but the back pain is worse now. For those that also know I'm a moron prone to abusing myself...YES, I have an appointment scheduled with the doctor. But they can't get me in until 10/5 (it's been scheduled for several weeks) & I want to know what to do now. I wanna run, I wanna run, I wanna run!!! 
Do I go on my tunnel visioned premise that since it doesn't hurt while running it is ok to run? Or do I assume that running could cause more serious injury/damage & not run? I have a HM 10/29, so I really need to train. But I don't want to injure myself worse before the race either.
I have spent the last few days hugging the bottles of muscle relaxers. Skelaxin isn't strong enough, flexeril makes me drool & stagger but doesn't get rid of the pain. Aleve, Motrin & Tylenol do nothing.
Advice, Oh Wise One's??? 
Thanks,
Eryn |
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posted: 9/28/2006 at 12:28 AM |
| I have a really bad back as well as a really bad neck. One thing that helped me was strengthning my core and spine. I also do my daily stretches that the PT gave me. I've learned through out the years after my accident that my body will let me know when I need to go easy or stop as was the case for 3 weeks in July. Since your having alot of problems now I would cut running until after you see the doctor! |
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posted: 9/28/2006 at 1:22 AM |
Pam, you are probably right. Not running would be a good idea. I just wish I didn't feel so much better while I'm running!! 
And core strengthning is on the winter agenda. I wouldn't take the time this summer cause it meant taking running time away. |
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posted: 9/28/2006 at 2:03 AM |
Eryn,
If you do not know the cause of your back pains, you should not do anything that might make it worse. A few days off would not affect your overall cardio condition. Your HM is still a month away so you still have time once your doctor gives you the ok. |
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posted: 9/28/2006 at 3:24 PM |
Quote from backroadrunner on 9/28/2006 at 1:22 AM:Pam, you are probably right. Not running would be a good idea. I just wish I didn't feel so much better while I'm running!! And core strengthning is on the winter agenda. I wouldn't take the time this summer cause it meant taking running time away.
Typical runner's mentality! All or nothing, right?
How about a compromise? Why not cut back to every other day so you get plenty of rest, drop any speed or hill work, and take lots of walk breaks on your long runs .... and see how you feel?
That'd be my choice. And some gentle stretches after you run.
Or .... you could ask a doctor instead of us bozos.  |
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) My back hurts most of the time but doesn't hurt while I run and if I can get in a couple of miles, it doesn't hurt afterwards either. Pain comes back though if I turn, bend or twist. 