Back Pain

Runners ultimately put enormous stress on the lower back. The constant pounding of the feet causing shock waves to be vibrated to the spine and hips.

Causes

• limb length discrepancy
• Weak abdominal and back muscles
• Tight hamstrings.
• Foot imbalance (over pronation) resulting in a weight imbalance which
• can ultimately result in lower back pain.
• Flat feet

Symptoms
Sharp pains especially common in the lower back.

Treatments

Use Sorbothane® Sorbo-Pro insoles to provide pronation control and protection against harmfull shockwaves.

For immediate relief you should cut back on your mileage and uphill running. It is common for cross country runners to experience lower back pain. The biomechanics of running up hills and at unusual angles leads to postural changes which demands greater stress on your back muscles.