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hi, ive been running for about a month now after getting over calf injuries. thankfully the calves are ok but i have to stop every 5 mins because of a pain at the lower spine. it seems to come on quicker when im running up hill.
thanks steve
thanks steve
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It may wear off after a while, or it may be worth visiting a physio to get some exercises.
Uphill puts a lot more strain on your back because you are extending your thighs much more... a bit like doing agressive squats with weights on your back in the gym.
I agree with LozF. Stretching, using the gym ball (reverse reaches/stretches), and regular lower back manipulation or exercises will cure the problem.
It really worked for me. I've had a bad lower back for 20 years because of rugby. In the past 3 years I cured the problem myself just by doing exercises at home.
If you have had problems with BOTH calves recently, it is possible that they actually weren't calf injuries but related to nerve irritation from the developing back problem (obviously I don't know anything about the nature of your calf injuries).
Are you seeing a physio about the calves or the back? If not it is probably a good idea to see one if you can.