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Running with Injuries and Health Conditions

Sore Scapula/Back/Shoulder (a tri-swim question)

Hey y'all, Just a quick inquiry. I've noticed in the last few days that I've been really sore/tight in between my scapula (muscles in the middle of my upper back). :? Has anyone else had this problem? Is there any way to stretch it out? I'm wondering if it has to do with my freestyle...

by User avatar Flip

Help with running for beginner runner having stress fracture

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Looking for help and advise. I so want to run. I started running last October since than I have had 3 stress fractures in my tibias. It seems like I get a fracture it heals, my doctor releases me to run and it happens all over again. I am 43 years old in pretty good shape. I stretch before and after...

by User avatar Guest

Getting back into running - problems with ITB?

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I have decided that I want to get back into running after a 2 years break and have been out twice so far. The reason I originally stopped was that I had a terrible outer knee pain on one run which left me unable to run for a few weeks. It wasn't forced or twisted - just on the course of 50 metres...

by User avatar nickyspaghetti

shin splints - advice?

Hi, I'm new here, and relatively new to running. I've been athletic all my life - I've played nearly every organized sport at all different levels - basketball, soccer, softball, football, volleyball, shotput, discus, and more. About a year and half ago, I tore the exterior ligaments in my left...

by User avatar Guest

Can i run after a hernia operation?

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I haven't run in nearly three weeks, doctor's orders. I've been walking plenty and swam once. I'm a bit worried about running for the first time. I'm in no pain, but things just don't feel right. Because nerves were cut, I still have some numbness and tingling near the incision and even in my upper,...

by User avatar queequeg

Feet falling asleep while running

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I have been having this problem with my feet falling asleep while running. its from my toes on up to the arch. bought some new shoes 2 months ago and this is when the feet started falling asleep. Tried lacing my shoes diffirent it helped some but is still a problem. running a half in may and dont...

by User avatar runningnhome

What doctor should i go to for shin splints?

I have had problems with shin splints for too many years and don't know what kind of doctor to go see. My primary care doc doesn't know much about sports injuries I don't believe, and I don't have to have a referal for my insurance, so I'd rather just get one bill, ya know. Anyway, I've tried all...

by User avatar jwb

Upset stomach from running?

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Hello all, I have been an on-again off-again runner for several years now. I find that nothing else gives me as good a workout, and I truly do enjoy it. The problem is that whenever I run for more than about 20 minutes, I get an extremely upset stomach. I can usually force myself to keep going...

by User avatar OO7girl

thyroid problems and running

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I have been running for a long time. I maintained my body weight pretty much the same over the years. However, I noticed that I started to lose weigh rapidly. I was eating normally but my pounds kept falling off. I was diagnosed with a thyroid problem. What do you think about thyroid problems and...

by User avatar haydon

Can i run with a torn meniscus?

...can I run at all with this torn meniscus thingy??? I am dying here, folks! BTW, I got the report from the Dr. and it says "...blah, blah, blah...something about an increased T2 signal (whatever that means)...blah, blah, blah...consistent with complex degenerative tear...blah, blah, blah..."...

by User avatar DCRunningDiva