Running Injuries
How to Get Rid of Intense, Persistent Running Pain WITHOUT Injections, Painkillers, or a Brace…
- Do you have recurring running discomfort that nothing seems to help?
- Do you feel frustrated that your backache hasn't gone away despite your best efforts to stretch and take painkillers?
- Must you run more slowly, or perhaps stop?
- Still trying to find a long-term solution so you can get back to running?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above, you have found the exact place.
- The pain would go away if they would just "relax it," yet months later, they are still suffering.
- As time goes on, it starts to seem "normal."
- If you take some medicines, you'll feel better.
- There is no way around changing up your usual jogging schedule.
The Truth Is...
- Resting it does not affect anything. The discomfort from running will return (I bet you've already felt it!) as soon as you start moving about again.
- There is a diminishing risk of running-related injuries as you become older.
- Opioid pain relievers are harmful, addictive, and can cause a variety of other health problems.
- Your only option is to keep running as you have been. The best advice your family doctor can give you is to try this.
Common Running Injuries
Shin Splints
What are Shin Splints?
How Do You Prevent Running Injuries Like Shin Splints?
- Stretch regularly before and after a run;
- Strengthen the muscles in your lower legs with targeted exercises;
- Adjust your running form, such as landing on the front of your foot instead of your heel;
- Wear the right shoes for running that have proper cushioning and support;
- Stick to flat surfaces when possible, avoid hills or uneven terrain; and
- Gradually increase mileage when training.
Runner's Knee
What is Runner’s Knee?
How Do You Prevent Running Injuries Like Runner's Knee?
- Stretch your hip flexors before and after a run;
- Strengthen the muscles around your hips such as gluteal muscles, hamstrings, and quads;
- Change up your running surface to reduce the impact on your joints;
- Get fitted for proper shoes that offer to cushion and support;
- Increase mileage gradually when training; and
- Change up your running form, such as landing on the front of your foot instead of your heel.
Achilles Tendinitis
What is Achilles Tendinitis?
How Do You Prevent Running Injuries Like Achilles Tendinitis?
- Stretch your calves before and after a run;
- Strengthen the muscles around your calf with targeted exercises;
- Wear shoes that offer to cushion and support;
- Incorporate rest days into your routine to give your body time to recover;
- Increase mileage gradually when training; and
- Change up your running form, such as landing on the front of your foot instead of your heel.
How Can InspireHealthPT Help With Running Injuries?
At InspireHealthPT, We Work With Athletes and Active Adults to Get Them Back Into the Game Without Resorting to Invasive Procedures Like Surgery or Debilitating Painkillers
- A family member tells you to do a certain stretch.
- A coworker suggests that you go to a masseuse.
- The "experts" on YouTube say to do a certain exercise.
- A friend suggests that you go to a yoga class.
- Even though the doctor tells you to rest,
Having so many choices makes it hard to decide what to do. What would happen if you didn’t make a good choice?
Most people can’t decide what to do next because they don’t know what to do. They don’t do anything for days, weeks, months, or even years at a time.
At InspireHealthPT, We’ve Come Up With a Three-Step Process That Will Both Get Rid You of Your Pain and Make Sure It Doesn’t Come Back.
Step 1: We Want to Hear Your Story
Providing quality healthcare in the United States is challenging. Sometimes it takes months to obtain an appointment, and then once you do, you only have 10 minutes with the doctor before they have to go to see someone else.
Most physiotherapy practices operate in this fashion. Your therapist is rushing through the session, so they aren’t able to spend much time in the painful places.
Since this is the case, our first step will be to hear your story.
Having helped a wide variety of people with running-related discomfort, we know that no two cases are ever the same. Everyone feels pain differently due to differences in body type, upbringing, and other factors.
To begin, we’ll have an informal chat in which you may tell your story. Through this method, we may learn more about how your condition influences every aspect of your life, not just your physical health.
Step 2: Find the Cause of the Running Pain
So many people have been given a name for their ailments by doctors. They may have gotten it from their doctor, had tests that showed they had the disease, or you may have found out about it on the internet.
You may have been told that your choices were to just rest, take pain medication, or start thinking about surgery.
The short-term relief they bring isn’t worth ignoring the fact that the problem isn’t being fixed properly.
Discomfort when running might originate from a wide range of factors. There are no two persons that suffer from the same problem for the same reason.
InspireHealthPT is committed to getting to the bottom of your pain so that it not only disappears but NEVER RETURNS.
We understand that you may still have doubts about whether or not physical therapy is the ideal option for you. As such, we factored this into the planning of the Discovery Visit.
Step 3: Alleviate the Pain and Find Long-Term Relief
At this time, a big change happens. We provide a unique strategy that enables you to…
…Start running again without worrying about the pain coming back.
…Get back to your favorite routes.
…Having enough energy to walk an extra mile.
…Go back to the way you loved to run before you hurt yourself.
People who want to get back to an active lifestyle and are motivated are our best customers. (Even if they feel stuck right now!)
You might want to find out more about our prices and availability before you come in.
You don’t have to skip your favorite runs to deal with problems that can be fixed.
Sincerely,
Dr. Juan Guzman, PT, CSCS
Owner, and Founder of InspireHealthPT
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