Lower back pain from running?

yea, first thing that comes to mind is that the cushoning in the shoe is now dead, which alters the support of the shoe and changes how your foot strikes.

Looking at your logs, it seems like you are a fairly new runner, or at least still building up a base.

When I started increasing volume I was having lower back issues as well.  It was due to a lack or core strength.  I started doing some basic core workouts at home which helped a bit, but then I started in with pilates with an instructor that was a runner, and even just after I few weeks I've noticed a humongous difference.

If you're sure it's not muscular, then start looking at your form.  Are you keeping your back straight and chest open?  

 
You might give yourself a rest day or two to let the pain subside, then try and diagnose what exactly it is.  It would probably be worth while making an apt with a sports med doc too.  He will be able to diagnose your stride and form, and tell you how to fix it (or perscribe orthodics if need be). 

tucrew - 2006-02-08 8:11 AM Anyone out there know why I am having lower back pain from running? Is it my shoes? I have been running in the same brand for years, and never had a problem before. Just seeing if someone has some insight.

I had a similiar problem when I first started running longer distances.  I had terrible low back pain and thought there was something ersiouly wrong with my back.  I went to a chirpopractor, and it helped a little until I ran again and got the pain got.  Well then I got really bad shin splints and saw the sports med doc.  He told me I was in the wrong shoes- i was wearing a cushioning shoe and needed a stability shoe.  Once I switched to my stability shoes the pain immediately went away- I haven't had lower back pain since.  So it really could be your shoes.  I'd make sure to be in the right pair of shoes before you try anything else.  good luck!

I also had back pain when I first started to get into running a couple of years ago.  I got some great advise to get my gate checked at my local running store.  They video taped me running on a treadmill from behind to see what type of runner I was and they put into a shoe to fit me.  I was more heavy then and need a motion control shoe due to pronation.  This helped stop the back pain, but I also had to run more limp because I was keeping my upper body to tense. 

 Mike

I have been upping my long runs, and I found last time the upper part of my bottom turned numb. I think it is the SI joint if I'm right. It is maybe better put my lower back.

I had back surgery 10 years ago above where this occured and I too was wondering what it could be.

Shoes? I have new ones, but I love my old ones and I am afraid to change. Or course New Balance discontinued the old ones.

Position? I think I run the same. I'm working at increasing my stride rate...it is about 86 but I have been working on it since the Fall.

I didn't run as much for long runs Dec/Jan due to illness and soccer injury.

I want it to go away so I can do my 1/2 Mary in March.