So, I was about 2k into my long run yesterday and all of a sudden with 3 steps everything locked up.
Literally...
ONE - mid back started to tighten
TWO - Sides and core tightened
THREE - Upper back tightened and everything in general got tight.
I came to a pretty violent stop, and could barely breathe. I couldn't move, couldn't bend. I just had to stand there for a minute and had to walk back, very slowly. I couldn't twist my body or head or lift anything for the rest of the day.
I slept with a heat pack, and have been stretching it as much as I can all day, but it's still stiff in some areas.
Anyone know what it is and how to treat it?
Weird back/side/core injury....
Weird back/side/core injury....
2012 Bread and Honey 5k: 27:30
2012 Harry Rosen 8k: 45:20
2012 SL10k: 52:55
2013 Army Run: 1:58:49
2011 Midsummer's Night Run 15k: 1:35:17
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2011 Scotia TWM Full: UGH! I'll post my next one
Re: Weird back/side/core injury....
Never heard of it. Almost sounds like an entire upper-body cramp. Weird.
Re: Weird back/side/core injury....
Are you able to visit your Doctor? Walk-In Clinic??
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Re: Weird back/side/core injury....
Sounds like muscle spasms. Can you get to an RMT, chiro or PT for some treatment?
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Re: Weird back/side/core injury....
Sounds like Batman, but if no other special powers are evident, I'd go with Lesley's idea. For short-term self-medication, try Robax Platinum (ibuprofen plus a muscle relaxant).
Re: Weird back/side/core injury....
ian wrote:Sounds like Batman, but if no other special powers are evident, I'd go with Lesley's idea. For short-term self-medication, try Robax Platinum (ibuprofen plus a muscle relaxant).
+1
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Re: Weird back/side/core injury....
lol. sorry for the lack of updates.
generally been stretching it, went to the chiro today and she did some work on it. It's mostly gone for now.
generally been stretching it, went to the chiro today and she did some work on it. It's mostly gone for now.
2012 Bread and Honey 5k: 27:30
2012 Harry Rosen 8k: 45:20
2012 SL10k: 52:55
2013 Army Run: 1:58:49
2011 Midsummer's Night Run 15k: 1:35:17
2013 ATB 30k - Coming up!
2011 Scotia TWM Full: UGH! I'll post my next one
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