Running with back pain

Question

I get pain in my lower back when I run that makes my shins swell and my feet go numb, I kinda dont have the option of not running and I just got new shoes that conform to my feet. I just want some suggestions.

Answer 1

If you just have to run, then take an anti-inflammatory before running. Aleve works well. It is possible, even though you have new shoes, that they might be too small. When you run, your feet swell and can actually feel numb if your shoes are too small. You should always get a size larger than your regular shoes since your feet swell when you run.