12-09-2010, 11:21 PM
Hi Ed,
Just an update on my "lack of progress". I've not been running due to a suspected trapped nerve in my neck/shoulder area.I was advised not to run by the doctor and given anti inflammatory and pain killing pills, also a muscle relaxant, all of which i took for 4 weeks with no joy.
I then self referred to a chiropractor who manipulated my back, shoulders and neck, gave massages and also tried a diagnostic numbing injection, again with no joy.
So im now going back to doctors this week to try and find the problem.
I've been doing the odd "long run" (11 miles) on a Sunday and very little in between, with no speed work or high exertion sessions, but i feel that the "rest" hasn't helped my problem so im going to put this to the doctor and see if i can start running hard again, i'll keep you up to date, thanx
Just an update on my "lack of progress". I've not been running due to a suspected trapped nerve in my neck/shoulder area.I was advised not to run by the doctor and given anti inflammatory and pain killing pills, also a muscle relaxant, all of which i took for 4 weeks with no joy.
I then self referred to a chiropractor who manipulated my back, shoulders and neck, gave massages and also tried a diagnostic numbing injection, again with no joy.
So im now going back to doctors this week to try and find the problem.
I've been doing the odd "long run" (11 miles) on a Sunday and very little in between, with no speed work or high exertion sessions, but i feel that the "rest" hasn't helped my problem so im going to put this to the doctor and see if i can start running hard again, i'll keep you up to date, thanx