Can running cause low back pain?

Question

I recently started running to improve my fitness, but after a few sessions, I've developed a nagging pain in my lower back. I'm wondering if running is actually causing this low back pain for me.

Arun Sharma · Accepted Answer

Honestly, if you get an MRI right away, it will easily cost you 4000 to 5000 rupees. Better to pause running for a week and see if the pain goes away on its own. If it doesn't, plan your budget for a proper doctor visit instead of spending on random gel and belts.

Nisha Patel · Answer

Same happened with me last month, my lower back was screaming after just a 2km run. I think my posture was bad because I was rushing back home to eat hot kachoris. Joke apart, heavy running on hard roads definitely impacts the back, so eat well and rest for a bit.

Rohan Deshmukh · Answer

It can definitely happen if your core is weak or your shoes don't have good cushioning. If your doctor says it is safe, try switching to brisk walking on a softer track for a few days. You can also add some light core strengthening exercises to support your lower back.

Priyanka Sen · Answer

Even I am facing this exact same issue since last week and I'm really worried. Did your pain start suddenly or was it a gradual dull ache? Please let me know if anyone else here got cured just by resting.

Kabir Mehta · Answer

Bhai mere saath bhi yahi hua tha when I started running on concrete. My lower back was jammed for three days straight. I had to shift to a grassy park and focus on my posture, now it is much better.

Can running cause low back pain?

5 answers

Consult a orthopedist

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