Weird back/side/core injury....

[phorunner]

So, I was about 2k into my long run yesterday and all of a sudden with 3 steps everything locked up.

Literally...
ONE - mid back started to tighten
TWO - Sides and core tightened
THREE - Upper back tightened and everything in general got tight.

I came to a pretty violent stop, and could barely breathe. I couldn't move, couldn't bend. I just had to stand there for a minute and had to walk back, very slowly. I couldn't twist my body or head or lift anything for the rest of the day.

I slept with a heat pack, and have been stretching it as much as I can all day, but it's still stiff in some areas.

Anyone know what it is and how to treat it?

[jgore]

Never heard of it. Almost sounds like an entire upper-body cramp. Weird.

[HCcD]

Are you able to visit your Doctor? Walk-In Clinic??

[La]

Sounds like muscle spasms. Can you get to an RMT, chiro or PT for some treatment?

[ian]

Sounds like Batman, but if no other special powers are evident, I'd go with Lesley's idea. For short-term self-medication, try Robax Platinum (ibuprofen plus a muscle relaxant).

[Jwolf]

Sounds like Batman, but if no other special powers are evident, I'd go with Lesley's idea. For short-term self-medication, try Robax Platinum (ibuprofen plus a muscle relaxant).

+1
Robax always works better with wine. No joke.

[phorunner]

lol. sorry for the lack of updates.

generally been stretching it, went to the chiro today and she did some work on it. It's mostly gone for now.