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Hi guys

I quit smoking about one month ago. Part of my new work out program involves running (obviously) and although I have been seeing small improvements, when I go into "burst" mode I find that the left side of my chest hurts pretty bad, and I have to stop and walk.

I admit I used to have a pretty hi fat diet so I may have some problems, but I only 28 and I am not that overweight. And I don't want to stop running!

I have been advised elsewhere on this forum that I should see a doctor, and I will but it is freaking me out. Can I go for a light jog, and not sprit in it. Then just stop if it hurts?

Thank you
 
Hi

Thank you. I think it is a muscle as I just went for a paced walk for 15mins in my break (while eating an apple, lovely) and felt my muscle around the chest on the left side hurt.

So it leads me to believe it is not heart related.
 
Hopefully it is not, the more you exercise you will be able to tell muscle from organ pain. So, stretch the muscle 20 second hold to allow the golgi tendon to ovverride the muscle spindle and allow relaxation of the chest for stretching. Remember it takes 20 seconds for this t happen!

Cheers to your health


-Stephen
 
Valentine817 said:
Hopefully it is not, the more you exercise you will be able to tell muscle from organ pain. So, stretch the muscle 20 second hold to allow the golgi tendon to ovverride the muscle spindle and allow relaxation of the chest for stretching. Remember it takes 20 seconds for this t happen!

Cheers to your health


-Stephen
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Haha PNF stretching.

In lamens terms stretch until you feel you can get a little more stretch in the muscle then stretch a little more.
 
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Hi

Thank you. I think it is a muscle as I just went for a paced walk for 15mins in my break (while eating an apple, lovely) and felt my muscle around the chest on the left side hurt.

So it leads me to believe it is not heart related.
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Just sounds like a pulled muscle to me, I had one before when I was a smoker and I thought it could be something bad as it hurt low down in my lung. A bit of rest and it went away
 
NBS 4life said:
Haha PNF stretching.

In lamens terms stretch until you feel you can get a little more stretch in the muscle then stretch a little more.
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PNF is actually an entire different concept that requires contraction of the muscle being stretch for 7-15 seconds. It's basically a passive mixed with an isometric stretch and typically you use some sort of assistance like a partner providing resistance to help isometrically contract the muscle.

But PNF stretching would be very beneficial. So, kudos for the extra advice, NBS!. It's quick, easy, and it's not as uncomfortable as typical static stretching.

I suggest you take NBS's advice on this thread and try some PNF stretching.

Good luck,
Stephen
 
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