Lower back pain next morning after run?

Why do have have lower back pain after I run?

I recently took up running and I’m training for a 5k I’ve finally got up to a little over mile. Usually hours after and/or the next morning I have lower back pain. Does anyone know why this is happening?

Answers in ‘Comments’ below…

5 Comments so far

  1. jonothan a

    the answer is definately that your back muscles are week. you need to continue running and also do back excercises. like any other soreness it will go away once your body is use to the workout. whenever you first start a strenuous activity you will always be sore. good luck on your 5k and keep running after that.

  2. pathfinder

    Feet problems is one cause, but you better check with a doctor.

  3. Kutekymmee

    holding your body upright while you run uses your lower back muscles more than you may be used to, which can make it sore. this is normal, and should go away as your body gets used to it.

    if it continues or gets worse, it may be that you are running on shoes that dont give enough padding or are too old.

  4. lestermount

    It could be weak abdominal muscles. Try to improve your strength. Do exercises for the core muscles also. Make sure your posture is correct, do not lean back or forward, but run upright. Relax, stretch after cooling down.

  5. ericpete16

    when your feet hit the ground it sends shock waves throughout your body and causes pain to you lower back, you whould switch shoes (nike shocks are awesome) or run on softer surfaces.

Leave a reply