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Sore Traps When Running

post #1 of 7
2/11/10 at 5:47pm
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Over the last 6 months or so I have taken up running for the first time in my life. Things are going well and I have really improved. However, I consistently get really really sore in my right trapezious. It is a sort of burning/stabbing pain. It isn't dibilitating but it hurts to move my neck around too much.

It usually sets in after about 15-20 minutes of running and usually takes about 30-45 minutes after I am done running to go away. I have tried stretching and as far as I can tell I am not particularly tight on my right side when I run.

Does this happen to anyone else? Any suggestions on how to avoid it?
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post #2 of 7
2/11/10 at 7:00pm
Stretch, apply heat and cold before and after.
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post #3 of 7
2/11/10 at 7:32pm
This is common with women.

Relax your shoulders.
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post #4 of 7
2/12/10 at 11:44am
Agree with why. You are tensing way too much. Try relaxing. Are you swinging your arms when you run? Or are you running like an action figure?
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post #5 of 7
2/12/10 at 1:04pm
Try 10 minutes of dynamic stretching. I'm assuming you're probably doing statics because that's what most people do, but statics are better for a cool down.
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post #6 of 7
2/14/10 at 2:28am
Slipped disc.
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post #7 of 7
2/17/10 at 4:17am
My guess is you have your shoulders shrugged or are holding your arms too high.

Try to drop your shoulders and keep your arms loose and lower.
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