Side pain/running & jogging on tredmill.?
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The classic runner's side cramp, also known as a "stitch", is actually a cramp or spasm in the diaphragm caused by poor breathing technique and/or a low level of fitness. When your running pace outstrips your ability to get sufficient air into your lungs then your diaphragm cramps up.\n\nMost people can overcome "stitches" by simply concentrating on their breathing during exercise. The most common breathing error that people make, especially beginners, is to take shallow "chest" breaths; as exertion increases for "chest" breathers their breathing becomes rapid and even shallower... this will lead to a stitch every time. The correct way to approach the breathing aspect is to concentrate on "belly" breathing. In this case you take a deep breath while letting your abs relax and expand; on the exhalation you contract your abs and use them to "push" the air out of your lungs. This allows for optimal air intake/outflow and, as you get used to it, will greatly reduce the chances of getting a "stitch". Having strong abs helps a lot with doing this properly.\n\nAs for dealing with an "in progress" side cramp the standard recommendation is to press your hand firmly into the cramped side while taking deep inhales/exhales. Doing this will also force you to slow your pace.
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It's most probably shin splints.  From my own experiences, it could be caused by overusing a pair of sneakers, doing too much running on a harder surface when switching from a softer one, or running much harder than I'm used to.  When I got them, the only way to make them go away (as much as I hated it) was to rest my legs for a week or two until the pain was completely gone, and then slowly start up again.
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Having been a runner (non-professional) for almost twenty years, your answer will be a definite no, but don't panic. The pains are caused by any number of things from dehydration to what and when you ate last. My suggestion would be to see a doctor who specializes in sports medicine. If its dehydration, you may be over-running your body's preparedness for the activity and the solution may be as simple as increasing your daily water intake. The doctor should be able to give a more detailed answer.
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I have the same problem, hurts on the side of my heel.  Hard to walk when I get up, but noticed the more I walk the less it hurts.  Dr. said it was tendonitis.  It was beginning to affect my calves as well, but I think that was more from changing my walking patterns to avoid the pain.  Just keep stretching your foot and rubbing it before you put weight on it.  Heat also helps.  If it gets severe, they can do surgery with a tendon lengthening, but try other alternatives first.  Might be bone spurs.  Some chiropractors can help with that by using ultrasound treatments.  Also cortisone injections help and make you feel like you're walking on cotton balls, but the injection itself hurts pretty bad, then total relieve for about a week then right back where you started.  See a doc if it doesn't resolve.  Mine went away on its on after about 3 weeks and after I bought a new pair of tennis shoes and wore them even in the house.  Don't go barefooted!  Hope this helped!!
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Reda,\n\nRunning can do nasty things to your body, despite the fact that it is a great exercise for the body and mind.\n\nDid you change your shoes recently?\nDid you do a sudden increase in intensity, terrain or distance?\nHow is your form?  If you are running straight (not leaning), that can cause back and stomach pain.
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I answered your question in the actual question.  I think you'll be fine - your body should be able to handle this.  Keep posting your questions!  I always enjoy discussing running on this YA site.
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I love the mile!  I'm was fastest girl in my period at 7:25!\nKeep hydrated all the time, if you drink a whole bunch right before the race, you will not be able to run well.  About half an hour of fifteen minutes before the race, go out and stretch and warm up.  Jog a 200 or 400mt to get your blood moving, just don't wear yourself out!  Make sure you are limber, stretched, hydrated and energized before running.  If you have tendon problems, do not ice your tendon right before the race, working a cold tendon could crack it, and then you might be out of track for the season, a year, or for the rest of your life.  Keep your own pace, not to fast at first, but on that last 200mt, run as fast as you can because you have to put your heart in to win, and it's okay if you wear yourself out at the end, just not at the beginning.  Remember... Pain is temporary, Pride is forever.  Keep me posted and tell me your time!\nGood luck,\nCoyote Moon
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I have similar pains.  Check out this website it may help www.coccyx.org
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I used to have the same problem while I ran cross country. I went from running 2 mile races to 5 mile work outs to prepare for state championship. It took me a while to finally master it but, as long as you run two miles a day without stopping it will get easier and easier. Every day run a little bit more. Then, try speed walking for the next two miles for a "cool down". If this fails, doutful, than try jogging 4 miles VERY SLOWLY--- go at your own pace. Don't get fustrated if it hurts and takes a while. That is natural. Best wishes!
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alot of walking helps no jogging though that will hurt your back later on in life.dont eat and drink alot of fatty foods while sitting in front of your computer, this tends to put the weight on in the hips and buttocks.
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Good sneakers and a well cushioned treadmill will reduce the impact on your knees.  Using the incline should be fine--it's usually the downhill running that is harder on your knees.  Obviously, stop running or walking if you experience any pain.  Consult a sports doctor if your pain is preventing you from running or walking.
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Pain at the front of the knee is serious. You need to rotate between ice, heat and stretching. Ibuprofen will help reduce swelling(even if it's not visible). Go see a Physical Therapist and they can give you stretches that will strengthen the area and have other options like light therapy and ultra sound. \n\nARE YOU USING GOOD SHOES???? Go to a specialty running store and make sure you have proper fit and are changing your shoes often enough.
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I had the same problem when I was a bit heavier in the belly area.  It sounds like you are pretty active though, not sure if it applies to you or not.  When I lost a bit of the belly weight the back pain with walking stopped.
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wonderfull I am proud of you\nin answer-relax-running on cement or roads is very bad it will get you shin splints -very painfull\n\nstationary or moving bike is very good-and accelerated walking swinging your arms like the english do and more helps too-or on a treadmill-if you are disciplined you can do it at a health spa. thanks in Jesus care and prayer
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Welcome to the club...I was an athlete my entire life and battled with the problem at times.  The fact is that shin splints are a generic term for any type of inflamation in the lower leg.  Use a wide variety of streaches.  Doctors will tell you to stay off the running...as an athlete you know thats not possible. When you run try to stay on a soft surface like grass or an all weather track. Avoid the road when ever possible.  Pop some anti-inflamitory when finished and ice and elevate immediatley after.  Good Luck
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You need to ice it. Do not use heat, this will make it worse. I won;t tell you to give up, but please make sure you are wearing proper running shoes, fitted by a running store, not a Foot Locker type place, you may want to start out on the treadmill slowly. and work in some walk breaks. You may be trying to run too fast, too soon.
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See my answer on your achilles problem.\n\nSoleus probs can be exacerbated by achilles probs, plantars faciitis, hamstring injuries, or even glute problems. All that stuff is connected and a problem or tightness in one area can display itself in another. Stretching AFTER you run will help. Massage will help. Using the elliptical when injured will help (running with soleus or achilles probs is a no no...but ellipitical can be helpful and keep your aerobic capacity up while you heal). Buy the roller and the boots i mentioned in the other post. You will be very happy you did!