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Lower back support for running?

  • 15-02-2016 9:35pm
    #1
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭


    Have a bit of low back pain sometimes when running (have had a dodgy back for years)
    Anyone recommend some support for lower back? Nothing mad priced mind ;)


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  • #2
    rom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,148 ✭✭✭rom


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Have a bit of low back pain sometimes when running (have had a dodgy back for years)
    Anyone recommend some support for lower back? Nothing mad priced mind ;)

    How many hours a day do you spend sitting?


  • #3
    Ed Mc Groarty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭Ed Mc Groarty


    Might not be an option for you but some core work would help.


  • #4
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    rom wrote:
    How many hours a day do you spend sitting?

    Too many :(
    Ed Mc Groarty wrote:
    Might not be an option for you but some core work would help.

    Why do you say mightn't be an option?


  • #5
    rom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,148 ✭✭✭rom


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Too many :(

    So what do you think causes your back issues? Running or sitting?


  • #6
    average_runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Pliates will help you out alot. I had this issue and started core work and reformer pilates and haven't looked back.


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  • #7
    Coffee Fulled Runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Coffee Fulled Runner


    Maybe pay a visit to an osteopath. They should give you stretches to do a couple of times a day depending on where you have the pain. I had lower back problems for years but not anymore. I don't know if wearing a support strap is a long term solution.


  • #8
    rom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,148 ✭✭✭rom


    average_runner wrote: »
    Pliates will help you out alot. I had this issue and started core work and reformer pilates and haven't looked back.

    Tried this and it didn't do much.


  • #9
    average_runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    rom wrote: »
    Tried this and it didn't do much.


    Did you try reformer pilates?


  • #10
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    I'd be inclined to get to bottom of back problems.

    Given you sit a lot you may have issues with mobility, flexibility, strength.

    Get properly assessed by a good S & C trainer, rather than spending money later on physio/supports etc. He/she will find your imbalances and give you corrective exercises.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct6lJcYh-Ak

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MesVhaqxp9k

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSSDLDhbacc


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