nipsydaisy Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Help! I started running about two years ago as part of a total lifestyle change that's led me to lose 60lbs and become more healthy and physically fit. When I started running I would get these sharp, stabbing pains in my shoulders. Sometimes it would be the left, sometimes the right and sometimes both...which would basically stop me in my tracks. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to the pain and it doesn't always happen. When it first started I just assumed it was because I was out of shape and that they would go away... I was VERY wrong! The pains are not as frequent now, but it still happens. I'm starting to train for a half marathon but if this pops up halfway through that run...I might cry!! Can anyone help? Any info or ideas? Stretching doesn't seem to help any and I left weights two or three times per week so I've even built up strength. I just can't figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaky Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I think I have experienced this before too. A couple years ago I brought it up to my doctor who ran an ekg but nothing was wrong. I've recently got back into running and I think that it's caused by your breathing technique. Next time you experience that pain, focus on deep 'belly' breaths & it should clear. It's worked for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hey Nipsy, I have had something similar and ended up needing a cortisone shot in my shoulder. definitely see a Dr... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianLaxey Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 There is a nerve connected from your lungs to your shoulders, the pain could be this. I suffer occasionally with this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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