- 1). Ensure that the muscles surrounding your hips and your deeper abdominals are strong and flexible before you start running. Have a physical therapist design a program for getting your back in shape.
- 2). Use a heated back-support belt when running. According to backpainadvice.co.uk, "Back supports that provide heat to the area may help to reduce pain."
- 3). Ice your back after running to reduce inflammation. Do not put ice directly on the skin, and remove it after a maximum of 20 minutes.
- 4). Take arthritis supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin to help ease pain. You can find them in health-food stores. Consider pain-relief medication only as a last resort.
- 5). Maintain spine flexibility. According to backpainadvice.co.uk, "Regular sessions with a licensed chiropractor can preserve joint flexibility and prevent the development of joint stiffness."
- 6). Use running shoes with good cushioning to lessen impact. Have your shoes fitted to ensure best support. A podiatrist can help you with this. Run on grass whenever possible for less impact on your spine.
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