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Why is my lower back hurting after a short run?

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Ferrousfumerate1 · 03/01/2018 18:46

Hi all, Happy New Year

I do HITT classes a lot, think i'm quite fit, but have recently returned to running (haven't really run for 18 months or so, except short sprints)

My lower back seems to hurt after running. It's sore now. Slightly stiff.

Is it my technique? What can I do?

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VivaLeBeaver · 03/01/2018 19:09

I get this, badly. Physio says weak glutes....or unactivated glutes anyway.

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Ferrousfumerate1 · 03/01/2018 19:06

I have got weak glutes, but I thought they'd improved. And probably tight hip flexors, to be honest. I'll see a physio. Good idea, thanks

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ConversationCoat · 03/01/2018 18:50

Hi! I’ve been going to physio on and off for nearly two years with dodgy hips and now lower back pain. I would really recommend seeing someone. In my case, it’s been due to having weak glutes and tight hip flexors (as a result of not using glutes properly).
At times I’ve been a bit miserable, feeling like I will never be able to run again but with a recent change of physio who is more into Pilates things are improving

Wolfiefan · 03/01/2018 18:48

Do you have good trainers and a good bra?
Have you had children in the last few years? I had that and turned out my stomach muscles hadn't knitted together again after labour and I had a weak core.