When I run, I get really bad neck pain.  What could cause this?
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Physical Therapy Corner: Neck Pain\nNeck pain is a very common occurrence, and for some it is an everyday experience. Many of the symptoms felt can be prevented, decreased, or even eliminated through proper stretching, strengthening, and alignment of the cervical spine.\n\nThe cervical spine has a "C" shaped curve which opens in the back.\n\n\nSome causes or types of neck pain include:\n\n   1. Muscular: tightness or spasm in the muscles in, and around your neck - rhomboids, trapezius, scalenes, as well as the erector spinae groups.\n\n      [Facet Pain Image]\n   2. Facet joints: each pair of vertebrae has 2 facet joints which allow for motion to occur between them. Nerve roots sprout between these facets. Pain can occur when these facets rub or grind together. Osteophytes can also develop within the facet and encroach onto the nerve.\n\n   3. Intervertebral disk: between the vertebrae are disks made of fibrocartilage. They absorb the shock form walking, running, jumping, turning, and twisting. Sometimes these disks protrude out of their normal space, and can cause pain by putting pressure on nerves or the spinal cord.\n\n   4. Ligaments: another structure which keeps the vertebrae in place are ligaments. Extreme acceleration and then deceleration of the neck can cause a whiplash injury, thus leading to injury to these ligaments and a resulting pain. Another result of a whiplash injury could be a strain or sprain of the muscles surrounding and supporting the cervical spine, also leading to pain.\n\n   5. Posture: having your head rest too far forward can cause the "C" shaped curve in your neck to decrease, and keeping your head too far back can accentuate it. These positions can increase the amount of stress placed on the muscles, ligaments, facets, and disks in and around your neck. This undue stress can cause you to feel pain in your neck.
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Where you in a car accident and hurt your neck?  \n\nYou might be getting migranes from a pinched nerve in your neck. I've had them before and they don't go away.  \n\nThere are two things you can do see the chiropracter or see an accupuncturist.  \n\nI put a link to webmd.  On all types of headaches.
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That's some of the symptoms. Sometimes although it's not common, people will ache in their neck real bad and also have hearing loss. I hope this helps.
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when i used to work out at the gym using weights i started getting a similar sort of pain and went to see my doctor as i thought it was my heart, he told me i had torn a muscle in my left armpit and gave me tablets to fix it, but i seriously used to think i was having a heart attack as the pain also shot down my left arm. It could also be severe wind  i know it sounds stupid but wind can travel anywhere in the body. But i would get him to your doctors to be safe. good luck.
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It could VERY WELL be that you are not drinking enough fluids ( especially water ).  This is ONLY taking into account that you are not exerting yourself too much ( working out, sitting or sleeping in a weird position, etc ... ).  Your muscles and joints need proper lubrication and water is the best solution.  Check out a book called something like, Your Body's Many Cries for Water. Good Luck, I know the feeling of neck and shoulder pain.  Always check with your HealthCare Practitioner before starting any kind of regimen.
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You may be pushing too hard. Do you eat before you run? That can be a factor as well
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most likely its  a blood vessel breaking in your neck causing a flow of blood to the region... tingling. Or its a pinched nerve.
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I've had that it hurts. Try these things to help easy the pain.\n\n1. Asprine\n2. Hot bath,in salt. Rest in the bath about an hour.\n3. Heat pad,on your neck and lay down until your neck is better.\n4. Go to the mall,find a water therapy tank. Pay as much as you want to be in there for. You'll be able to move your neck again after the treament.\n5. If all those all don't help it,then go to the hospital for some help.\n\nI hope this helps out and feel better.
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Maybe blood clots. Or something just as serious. Maybe just working out too much or over use? See your doc if it keeps up.
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There are a couple of possiblities: You might be holding your jaw tight, you might be clenching your teeth, or your might have inhaled a lot of pollen and have swollen sinuses, all of which can make your teeth hurt.\n\nSome people clench their fists when they run, and end up with sore fingers!  It's a waste of energy, though, just like clenching your teeth.\n\nTry warming up with a 5-minute walk.  While you walk, clench and unclench your fists, your jaw, your biceps, your glutes, etc.  As you run, try to notice where you're holding tension and make an effort to release it.\n\nIf you really don't think tension is the problem, try a decongestant like sudafed.  That will relieve the sinus pressure that may be making your teeth hurt.\n\nHappy running!
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Between your bones is sinovial fluid. Sometimes gas builds up in this fluid. Abrupt movements pop the gas bubbles and that is what you are hearing. It can be caused by arthritis or previous trauma to that area. By swinging your neck quickly you can pinch a nerve, that can lead to some serious problems. stretch in the morning and during the afternoon so that the tightness you might feel goes away
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You could have poped it, or strained it. If you have allergies, this can be a sign. You may have tortacolous or something more serious, so if it lasts more than three days or comes back, you should see a doctor. Alive or Tylonol works for neck pain. Good Luck.
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It could be a combination of all the things you mention.  Pain in the shins while exercising, commonly referred to as shin splints, is a condition where there is pain in the anterior tibia caused by overuse of the anterior tibilias muscle. They are most common in inexperienced runners or runners who overtrain. The pain is usually worsened by exertion and other factors:\n\n- Running on hard surfaces\n- Insufficient padding in the shoes \n- Over-pronated and/or flat feet can also lead to increased stress on the lower leg muscles during exercise\n- High arched feet can experience shin splint discomfort because this foot type is a poor shock absorber.\n\nThe treatment for shin splints is rest. Running and other strenuous lower limb activities should be avoided until the pain subsides and is no longer elicited by activity. In conjunction with rest, icing and anti-inflammatories may be suggested by a doctor or trainer, though there is some controversy over their effectiveness. A contributing cause of shin splints in some cases is the relative weakness of the muscles on the anterior of the lower leg compared to those in the calf. In this case exercises that preferentially strengthen the anterior muscles may help alleviate or avoid shin splints.\n\nIf you are just starting to run.  Take it easy and progress into a walking program first before running.  Here are some links for progression:\n\n12-week walking schedule\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/walking_schedule.html\n\nBeginning a Jogging Program\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/fitness_jogging.html\n\nA Rundown on Shin Splints\nhttp://preventdisease.com/news/articles/rundown_shin_splints.shtml
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You may need to see a doctor about it, maybe you managed to pop one of your spinal bones so now it's in a weird position in your neck. This can cause your muscles to ache like crazy.\n\nMy friend did something like this in Martial Arts she got whiplash and caused her neck bone (just one of the discs) to mis-align....\nShe had to see a bone doctor (Chiropractor) who then popped it back into place after a few sessions..... and made her neck better after a month or so... but muscles were still a little weak.\n\nShe left it too long before seeing the doctor and the mis-alignment caused her muscles around the neck to go weak.\nHence the pains....\n\nEr? you didn't do anything hectic the few days before you started noticing the pain did you?!?!?!\n\nSorry if I'm scaring you, but just a thought in case this might help.
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when u run ur feet must land on the ground  at the balls of your feet and the toes.landing on ur heel causes injuries(serious ones).also avoid running on tarred roads(asphalt).they are bad for ur knees.And before u start running do a few excercises (streching)etc to heat up your body and also to improve circulation.if u start runnin (especially in the morning) without proper streching it will hurt u(physically)
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Yes, see a doctor or a chiropractor.  Numbness is often a sign of nerve problems, and problems with your neck can bother the nerves.
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I got the following excerpt from http://www.trails.com/running-cramps.html\n\n"Tips on how to avoid running cramps.\nHate it when you get cramps while running? You aren't the only one. Running cramps affect everyone, including runners that are in shape. Following these tips will help you avoid running cramps.\n\nCramps are related to many things, including what you eat and how you breathe. But the most important thing to do is stretch before and after every run. So make sure you incorporate a good stretch routine if you want to avoid cramps while running.\n\nYour diet can also help you avoid running cramps. Make sure you hydrate before any run. During your run, stay hydrated by drinking at regular intervals. Always make sure to drink before you get thirsty. If you feel thirsty, it's already too late. And make sure to drink water or sports drinks. Soda isn't a good substitute. Bananas are a good source of potassium, which help to prevent running cramps.\n\nWhen you run, make sure you are bringing enough oxygen into your system. The best way to do this is to take full breaths. That means completely exhaling to allow for a new, full breath.\n\nTry to run within your ability. If you want to run longer distances, follow a training program that will allow your muscles to build up to handle those distances without excessive fatigue.\n\nCramps usually go away on their own, but if your cramp won't go away, try these techniques:\n\n    * Stop running or slow down your running pace\n    * Massage the muscle that is cramping\n    * Stretch the muscle and hold the stretch until the cramp goes away\n    * Apply heat to the muscle that cramped \n\nThe most common causes of running cramps include lack of stretching and muscle fatigue. High temperatures, dehydration and loss of salts and electrolytes also contribute to running cramps. Your age also impacts your risk of cramps."\n\nFor endurane training visit http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/endurance-training.html