Spine pain when running? Professional answers what it can be –

Spine pain when running sounds weird, huh? Take care of the posture so as not to harm joints like the knee and the ankle, we are already used to it. However, other parts of the body can also suffer from the wrong practice – or in exaggeration – of the sport, you know?

It is the case of column, for example. “Running has numerous risk situations, and the main one is the way you step. The repetition of the movement race with a wrong step can trigger orthopedic problems that affect the spine”, explains the physical educator Robson Caetano, ambassador of the Viva a Longevidade, by Bradesco Seguros.

In addition, picking too hard without proper preparation also affects the region and even causes chronic problems. “Running tends to generate a very high impact on the body. Although it doesn’t seem like it, running depends a lot on abdominal muscles and posture”, says Robson. That’s why many trainers urge you to focus on weight training in parallel with running.

And for those who already suffer from back pains frequent, sudden changes in temperature worsen the condition. Therefore, when the weather closes, special preparation is needed for a more intense activity. “The idea is to prepare the body beforehand so that there is not a very sudden intense stimulus to the still cold body. So, any movement of moderate intensity, which fulfills the task of accelerating the heart, lungs and taking blood to the muscles, ask for a heating”, explains the educator.

And it is also worth mentioning a factor that greatly influences joint health, but many people ignore. It’s eating habits. “You processed foods they are the ones that are most lodged in the joint parts of your body, causing a fatty congestion. And consequently inflammation and serious injury, ”he says. In addition to avoiding this type of item on your menu, drink plenty of water before, during and after training.

But what to do if the pain appears?

First, you need to go to a physiotherapist or orthopedist to understand if your foot type, posture or way of moving during the run is harming your spine. Then bet on strengthening your muscles. They will provide the necessary support so as not to overload the most delicate parts of the body. “A prevention tip is always to stretch the posterior muscle of the thighs and calvess before exercise. Pull the tip of the toes towards the chest to relieve all the muscles and the membrane of the sole of the foot”, advises the physical educator.

However, if the discomfort persists, it will be necessary to take a break from the asphalt or treadmill and invest in activities that generate less impact. “The most suitable are swimming, light walking, biking and stretching”, says Robson. Or pilates and yoga. They strengthen the innermost muscles, the ones we often overlook.