I had a back problem which I think was a protrusion ( is that what they call a slipped disc?) and did yoga stretches and also a bit of climbing on an indoor wall ( which made me realise how inflexible I was) and it really sorted it out. It recurred just before Christmas so I made an immediate bee line for the climbing wall which worked wonders. Don't keep the yoga and climbing up as much as I should though - they both really seem to have a preventative effect.
Two authors you must have a look at re Robin Mckenzie ,Treat Yor Own back
and Sara Keys New back in action.
The Mcenzie book is usualy in your local library but the keys one will require ordering .I got mine of amazon.
After a weeek in the peak district on hols which incuded more driving than normal and a3 hour drive back home on Friday ,my back was playing me up on Sunday .I have got stuck into the Mckenzie stuff for the last 3 days and are a lot better now.
I use the Keys method for regular prevention and if i have a flare up i use Makenzie .
To me it all boils down to posture ,the more pressure you put on your discs eventualy it will go .Esprecialy if you have a genetic pre disposition.
You must keeep working on this .
Best of luck
Picked up a bit of an annoying groin strain doing some stretching exercises in the swimming pool the other day - well, seemd like a good idea at the time - it seems to ease off when running - in fact I did a race on Monday and a 15km jog yesterday - so could probably get away with running with my 70 year old running mate tomorrow morning - but what's the best treatment in the medium term - hot water bottle, cold compress or anybody got any better ideas, any miracle cures or specially good exercises for example?
Rested yesterday.
Now trying a pre-run herbal rub: Lavatt Gel Pour Sportif which has a cooling effect and is recommended for pulls, strains, bruises, and even for tennis elbow.
ps-
I have no professional or other connection to this product.
pps-
stuff got me round with a niggle but have now decided to rest up or at least revert to the exercise bike. Probably have to replan yet another comeback! My Man v. Horse debut is looking like I'll have to scrub it.
Last edited by woodlander; 27-05-2010 at 11:18 AM. Reason: ps added
All the running websites I've looked at seem to be generally agreed that for this type of injury there should be an immediate RICE period and a 7 day training pause. Now doing that. Using Dolobene* roll-on for the ice effect.
This regime can be followed by a 7 days suitable exercise and stretching programme and then a first slow run of a mile in absence of pain ... otherwise it's back to square one
Man v. Horse race now definitely ruled out.
Unless?
Maybe?
Perhaps?
A horse...?
Or walk and spectate. Hey, life's not so bad after all...
*I have no professional connection to this product either!
Last edited by woodlander; 28-05-2010 at 08:37 AM. Reason: *
A very nice person just sent me a free tube of chipmunk oil
- by the time I get through this I'll have tried nearly everything!!!
Not very nice for the chipmunk.Originally Posted by woodlander
A very nice person just sent me a free tube of chipmunk oil
Begin afresh, afresh, afresh.
You're right of course. I only discovered today that they are related to squirrels.
The annoying groin strain may be with me for some time. A long job if my 'research' is anything to go by.
One runner, to my knowledge, has been sidelined for almost a year. Now he's starting back with 1mile barefoot runs.
I've even 'heard' that England's Rooney is still nursing a groin injury from September...??? Well, if that's the case, it doesn't bode well for a runner like me now in his mid-60s.
I hope it's not going to mean THE END.
Runs completed in last 2 weeks:
3 mile jog along beach near Alnmouth.
go spend 30-40 quid on a physio. get it diagnosed, & a plan put together.
most of all put your mind at rest & put you on the RIGHT path.
good luck
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