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Treadmill and lower back fatigue.

  • 26-02-2010 1:54pm
    #1
    Nate--IRL--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,230 ✭✭✭


    I need a bit of advice folks. I've started lately to try running on the treadmill. I've avoided it for years in preference to the Concept2/Cross trainer/Bike. But getting bored with these I decided to try the treadmill again.

    I remember now why I never kept it up. I've found that after about 5mins my lower back gets very fatigued, and I have to walk for a bit to let the Lactic acid subside before continuing. I have tried to alter my posture and running style to no avail.

    Is this something I just have to train through to build up stamina in that area?

    Nate


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  • #2
    PeterMc9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭PeterMc9


    Stiffness/soreness in lower back?
    I used to have the same problem. I do a 5min warmup jog now, then lots of stretching, particularly for my hamstrings, then I don't have a problem.
    was in a rush a few weeks back and skipped the stretches, had to stop running after 10mins.

    May work for you also?


  • #3
    Pokerpro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭Pokerpro


    Hi,
    I had the exact same problem - it wasnt a pain but felt almost like muscle cramp/very tired muscle. Heres how i solved it.

    1. Strech for 10-15 mins every evening - Hamstrings, Hips and lower back
    2 Do some light lower back excercise each day.

    I did this for a week then tired running again on the threadmill and ran for 20 mins

    Hope this helped


  • #4
    Nate--IRL--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,230 ✭✭✭Nate--IRL--


    Thanks Lads. Perhaps I should have pointed out that I do 20-30 mins stretching beforehand anyway. But the Warmup jog then stretching sounds like something to try.

    I'll persevere and see how I get on.

    Nate


  • #5
    hunnymonster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,365 ✭✭✭hunnymonster


    just to be clear, is your back fatigued or burning (lactic)?

    I'm not a fan of stretching cold muscles. I would be more inclinded to start slowly and gradually build up speed. Flexibility work afterwards. Do you have shoes that are correct for your gait?


  • #6
    Kent Brockman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Kent Brockman


    My shins used to get sore very quickly on the treadmill until a friend told me to add a small incline (5 degrees or so).
    I have no idea of the 'science' behind this but it helped. Maybe someone here know why this worked or if it will also work for your back? (apologies if this post is totally irrelevant to your particular complaint)


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