why do my legs ache so much when I am running. I do not feel particularly out of breath, but have to stop because of my legs. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
thanks
2007-05-11 22:32:50 · 9 answers · asked by mond257 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
If you are new to running that could be one reason why your legs are hurting, because they aren't used to it. Also, they could be hurting as a result of not doing enough to warm them up before you get started.
Stretching before a run and also staying hydrated can help your legs. Please also get in touch with your dr for some additional suggestions and thoughts on this issue.
2007-05-11 22:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other answers you have received here. You can try cutting back on your running for about three days. Give the muscles a rest. They are crying for a rest, pain is a message that something is wrong.
Take a hot bath with 2c. of dissolved Epsom salts and soak for 30 minutes. This will help relieve some of the pain. do this every day.
Use Advil tablets three times daily for the inflammation And pain.
if you don't feel better in a week see your medical doctor.
2007-05-12 00:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should drink lots of water to stop preventing it. But my best advice is that to start running everyday. Because you're probably not used to the running so you're legs aren't either! So try on drinking a lot of water and running everyday so you and your body will get used to it! =D
2007-05-12 01:39:38 · answer #3 · answered by bubblegumblossom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any of the above, but could also be your muscles are not getting enough oxygen and are therefore switching to anaerobic respiration. This produces acid which collects and causes aches and pains.
If this is the case, it ties in with the people suggesting poor circulation.
2007-05-11 22:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by tagette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your Doc first but it is probably poor circulation. There is an herb in the health food store called Horsechestnut Root. This herb is especially for leg circulation. I used it and it improved the circulation in my legs.
2007-05-15 21:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by Leroy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like muscular pain or 'shin splints'. I would take the running more easy and slowly build up to increase the distance you are running. If there is pain it means that something is wrong and you should not be running like you are at the moment.
2007-05-11 22:45:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have poor circulation... if your blood doesnt flow correctly, your legs call out to you in agony...
go to http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/DiseasesIndex/DiseasesIndex
and use the symptom checker...
it should help you find the right answer!
good luck hun!
2007-05-11 22:37:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica Cha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you drink lots of water..
2007-05-11 22:40:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run, run, and run some more.
2007-05-11 22:36:47 · answer #9 · answered by gyrine77 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋