to contract properly) and also mobility exercises for the spine. In addition, you need a full stretching programme for the muscles and nerves that relate to your hips and spine.—Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist

, then perhaps you should consider this if you want to have a chance of a long-term, uninterrupted running career.—Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist

Haines, sports medicine consultant

. This presents itself as cramp-like sensations which can stop you dead in your tracks. This is more difficult to treat conservatively, and although stretching and exercise can help, surgery is sometimes required. — Martin Haines, sports medicine consultant