Hi all. Need some advice please. Whilst leaping gazelle-like over a swollen beck yesterday, I landed funny and hurt my lower back. I felt as if it compressed somehow and it was immediately painful. It was certainly a jarring type of injury. I completed the race and as the race wore on, my back became less painful and more free. It was fairly uncomfortable for the rest of the day however.
When I woke this morning, I could hardly get out of bed and unless I keep moving about, it seems to stiffen anew.
I suspect, if I run, like yesterday, the stiffness should ease but my question is, would I be silly to do this or should I give my back a complete rest?
Needless to say, I'm feeling pretty miserable today so any help would be much appreciated.
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It cost me £25 but was worth every penny
Will
Get this checked out by a medic. See my post on Cougies busted leg. I spent 6 weeks shuttling around with what I thought was a "pull" - turned out to be a chipped vertebra.
You only need ring the clinic to make an appointment – the best way to find a good clinic is through recommendations but you can search on-line database such as the one at:
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/clinics/indextherapist.php
Or
http://www.yell.co.uk
Will
PS check out there qualifications before committing yourself - they should be able to give details over the phone of qualifications and governing body organisations they are members of
Anyone know of a good sports therapist/osteopath in Leeds/Pudsey area?
Local club might be able to recommend, or specialist running shop might have notice board with adverts.
Good luck.
get to a physio or other therapist
try some ice in the meantime and if you can manage - keep mobile - but dont do any hurdling !
you can also try some gentle stretching excercises - but physio is the best starting point- Chartered physio though
I need to sort it though. Its getting worse as the day wears on.
(Feel bad about being nasty about about Herod and Tyson now.-shame-faced chimp)
Looked at sportsinjury clinics (thanks WildWill) but there's not one near either where I live or where I work. So I'm now ploughing through Yellow Pages.
BTW, anyone know what qualifications I should be looking for.
Finally, long shot I know, but any recommendations in Leeds area.
Cheers peeps.
also like PJ was about to suggest trying one of the larger gyms eg David LLoyd Tennis Centre (?Moortown), Virgin (?city Centre) or (JJB Birstall) - again these are likely to employ/work with physios etc with the right experience
Tip to any keen sportsman currently in good health and in employment - Join BUPA (or whowever) now! ...er sad but true
You're upper lip, that is.
How is she (Shani is a she isnt she?) this morning??