Back Issues Are Dumb

[jessmarimba]

I'm no expert, but running certainly helps me (in moderation, anyway). And wearing flatter shoes...the minimal running shoe movement came along at just the right time, as the standard 12 mm drop seems to increase lordosis of my lower spine just enough to throw everything out of whack. I think without returning to running and without the help of my pilates teachers, I'd definitely be on the couch popping pain pills.

[zoom-zoom]

Yup, I am already a big fan of minimal shoes. I alternate between Nike Free Runs and Brooks Pure Flows. I do use Superfeet in my cycling shoes, though, and I've wondered if it might be worth throwing them in my running shoes, at least temporarily. I used to run with Superfeet. I'd still get the benefit of the low drop and flexible forefoot, but with some medial pronation control.