Does running cause back pain?
On One Hand: Not If You Have Strong MusclesTrunk and hip muscles minimize the risk of back pain when running. Weakness in your trunk and hip muscles can cause your lower back to compensate the work of those muscles. Strengthen your trunk and hip muscles to avoid getting hurt.On the Other: Too Much Running Can Cause FatigueEven if you have excellent core strength, your muscles can still become fatigue, which places stress in many areas, including your back. Adequate recovery between running is just as important as the training itself.Bottom LineAccording to Dr. Jason Karp, an exercise physiologist director of REVO2LT Running Team in San Diego, running itself is not the main cause of back pain, but it is the lack of proper recovery and conditioning that cause compensation and muscle imbalances that lead to back pain.
