Back Pain and Running: Is Distance Running Bad for the Lower Back?

10/05/2022 12 min Temporada 1 Episodio 36
Back Pain and Running: Is Distance Running Bad for the Lower Back?

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Is distance running bad on the lower back?What about marathon running? What are the effects of endurance training on the back, specifically on the lower spine.We dig into a recent scientific publication that answers this question. Researchers from the UK studied the lumbar spine of marathon runners before and after a marathon. The results may surprise you!A few other tips for avoiding lower back pain while running-Complete your core exercisesKeep your upper spine / thoracic spine area mobileStand more than you sitDon't hold anything while you runPay attention to your posture as you get tired on the runThis episode is sponsored by Zox- save 25% on your order using the code SARAH49700; www.zox.com.Visit https://runningwithgrit.com for all things related to running after age 40!