Three Back Pain Solutions for All Runners

Improving your running, transforming your life.

For many, back pain is so overwhelming and severe that they stop running altogether. Although this may be the right move, it doesn’t make the physical and emotional challenges of throwing in the towel any easier.

The question is, why is back pain so common… and what can we do as runners to prevent it?

I’ve worked at a chiropractic clinic for the past two years, and have quickly realized that basic back health principles don’t get taught to the general public. I wonder if our back pain is less about faulty anatomy and more about a lack of education…or even miseducation. Millions of people are complaining of symptoms, but how many are actually applying proper, sustainable solutions?

This article is for those in the midst of back issues, or for those who feel perfectly healthy. My goal is to encourage intentional behavior that acts as both a form of therapy and prevention. Although I can’t guarantee that this will magically heal your symptoms, know that these adjustments can move you in the right direction.

Everyone is different. Please take what works for you, and leave what doesn’t. Back pain is extremely complex, so listen to your body and seek professional help if you have any uncertainty about your next steps.

Here are three simple strategies to attenuate your back pain.

It’s time to get you back on the roads and keep you there.

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