I recently started running, and my neck has been achy.  It could be about a million things, but running is the only new thing i've been doing, so I thought there might be a link.  Has this ever happened to anyone else?
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Not sure exactly what, and there may well be a link: you might have strained a muscle: it's usu recommended you warm up before you start: stamina/endurance /general training.\nI'd assume your posture has something to do with it.\nRalgex-or something of that ilk-is pretty good in the meantime, plus plenty of rest.
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There is a neck-up rule. If the symptoms are above the neck, e.g. runny nose, sore throat, headache, then it's probably OK to do moderate exercise. However if you have any symptoms below the neck, including fever, aching limbs and tightness of the chest, then you should not exercise.
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Running is a very high-impact activity on your body.  One thing that you can do, and this sounds strange, but it can alleviate a lot of lower back pain as a result of running and other activities, is to do some light weight training exercises.  Supplement the running with weight-bearing exercise, and a lot of the pain should decrease.  \n\nYou can also try taking medication, but I'm sure you don't want to become dependent on that or anything.  You've already done well with picking out good shoes and a good surface, by the way.  \n\nAlso, there are a lot of stretching exercises you can do to strengthen the muscles in your lower back.  In the "sources" section, I'm giving you some links to check out to show some different stretches and things you can do to help.  Good luck!
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Hi, That's what i ask myself all the time. here is what a few of  us do. A small group of us write RUNNING: then ask the question here in other sports. We answer eachothers stuff pretty regularly too, it's great. We also ask this question in the YAHOO ANSWERS category , hoping they will notice and add the category. Start doing this with us and you will get answers. it is just easier to find our running questions this way....
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That was happening to me a lot several years ago.  I was in a very stressful job when it started.  At the time, I couldn't tell if something muscular or skeletal was going on.  The crunching and grinding made me think the bones were rubbing the wrong way, but I was also pulling the muscles in my neck a lot when I moved my head.\n\nI got sick of all the stress of the job and posted for another position that I eventually got.  After the job change, the grinding went away.  Currently, however, when I find myself in stressful situations that last several days/weeks, the neck issue usually comes back.\n\nBoth of your doctors might be right.  You may have a touch of arthritis, which is 'flaring up' due to stress.\n\n-on a side note, my doctor put me on a low dose of Toprol for a separate issue.  It had a side benefit of helping take the edge off my anxiety issues.  You might want to talk to the doctor about it, or some other anxiety medication.
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haha okok first off i admire your effort..you really went after it...so whats wrong with your legs??blood...when you worked out did you cool down..or did you sit down..when you left your workout room were you out of breath??if you didnt cool down(same exercises with lower reps and weight) you left a good amount of blood in your muscles(legs) are the biggest muscles=more pain) ..you're heart pumps oxygen rich blood your the muscles that need it ...a cool down would have help the blood get back to the heart faster..so you wont have to walk to the car feeling like you have an elephant on your back..also you could have just overwork yourself..after a workout,when you go home check your heart beat ..if i still beating fast two hours after working out ..you need it clutch down a gear..if this was recent go for a walk...you'll be less sore after work outs to!!...hope this helps..a very smart question too
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Definitely go to a chiropractor.  I had a problem with at least once a month for some unknown reason I would pull a muscle in my neck.. Since I started going to a Chiro I haven't done it since.
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I hated gym class! Once, I had to go to the hospital after they made me do a cartwheel when I knew I couldn't and I sprained my wrist really badly. The school nurse thought it was broken. Anyway, here's my "running the mile" story:\n\nAsthma. A curse to those in phys. ed. in the season for seasonal allergies. Yet one fateful day, I turned it into a blessing.\n\nMy gym teacher was a little...air-headed. An extremely kind person, in her own way, but completely clueless. It was an odd-scheduled day because of standardized testing, so we had class for two hours. She made us play lacrosse for an hour and a half before announcing we were going to run the mile.\n\nThat morning before class, I had anticipated running the dreaded four laps around the track. Because it was my senior year, I had decided that enough was enough. I had taken a precaution, and was carrying it in the pocket of my gym shorts. \n\nInducing an asthma attack with pepper spray, in retrospect, may have been a foolish idea. However, I only had to run one lap then, I didn't have to run one for the rest of the year, and I'll never have to run another. All in all, very comforting, and well worth the temporary pain.
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Sticks out my tongue and runs......LMAO!!!!! I missed this one this morning! Hmmm you never can tell..... it is possible.
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You should stretch, so you don't get sore from running, and get good sleep.  Trust me.  I take track.  Maybe in the morning before track drink an energy drink, but a light one, because you don't want to get sick or get a cramp.  Make sure you wear deodorant!! l0l
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Maby the blood id not flowing right. I know I have the same kind of things I my blood system isn't flowing right because I don't exercise and it slows down. Not prof. reason but I'm pretty sure that's right. Or a wild guess out there my it's thyroid. Probably not but hey anythings possible.
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well im not for sure what could be wrong with you unless you were to point it out and such. But its probably shine splints and when you run you need to wrap your feet and go up around the ankle to support it and also change your running shoes every three months or when you think they aren't giving you the best support, icey hot works great for pain but its smells strong. Also keep well hydrated. And that means sipping on your water bottle while you run. By the time you feel thirsty your already dyhdrated and that can cause latic acids to build up in your muscles causing cramps.
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its very good... Becareful tho.. Marathons put alot of wear and tear on a body/ joint that may still be developing
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I had the same thing one time. Turned out I'd pulled some muscles in my chest at the same time. Probably nothing but go to the doctor if it gets worse or it worries you.
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Hey! I am in track as well. Sure, I am kinda fast...but not super fast. \nIf I were you I would stay after practice and do more running. Be sure to drink lots of aqua as well! Even if your sides hurt keep running. That way you will build endurance. \nI sure hope you improve.
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im sorry to hear that, even though everyone does go through rough times, not many people really understand the times others go through, no matter how hard we try. i wish i could do more to help you, but all i can say is running doesnt solve it. if you run there is just as much of a chance that it will happen again. stay and fight, do everything you can to end it where it is. i know you have the strength to do that. may God bless you
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Hi! I'm a certified personal trainer with 10 years experience. I am wondering if you'd been running prior to this? Did you just decide to take up running then do 2 days in a row? Running is a high impact sport. It is best alternated with lower-impact activiities. Whether you were running before or not, it is better to run every OTHER day and let your muscles get some recovery time. Muscles don't get stronger with exercise, they get stronger AFTER exercise, during the recovery period. Rest is essential to muscle growth and fitness advancement. Doing light workouts on the days between allows more blood flow to the overworked muscles and speeds up recovery time. Taking 1000 IU's of vitamin E has also been shown to reduce muscle soreness by repairing muscle oxidation on a cellular level. Running 3 days per week is excellent for cardio fitness, but every day of the week ABOVE 3, increased your chance of injury by 100%.  I would recommend talking with a trainer who has a certification from ACE, NASM, ACSM or NSCA. Those are the 4 best certifications out there. There are more than 200 others that are just paper. Let them design you a program. Some trainers will even do some muscle tests on you to find out if you have muscle imbalances or problems. The orthodics might be hurting you, not helping. Please seek professional advice. It could save you some serious injury for a very small price.