Shin Splints
If you are new to running or have upped your training, you could be at risk of developing shin splints. Know how to prevent and treat this common running injury.
Common Running Injuries
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Common Running Injuries
Although running is a great way to stay active, many runners will deal with one of these common running injuries at some point in time. Running is a repetitive motion and places a lot of stress on our bodies. With that repetition comes a lot of wear-and-tear, but sudden injuries like sprained ankles or a torn muscle can happen as well.
Prevention is always the best course of action, but many runners neglect the importance of weekly cross-training. Simply adding 1-2 days per week of cross-training or strength work can keep many injuries from ever occurring.
Please keep reading to learn more about the most frequent running injuries, the best ways to prevent them, the typical symptoms, and how to treat each injury.
As always, you can certainly read through the information and tips outlined in these articles. However, if you are suffering from one of these injuries, it is recommended that you seek the help of a licensed practitioner.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Common Running Injuries Iliotibial Band Syndrome, also known as IT Band Syndrome, is a common running injury. It’s an overuse injury that
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain among runners. Learn about some of the causes and contributing factors, where it hurts, and how to treat.
Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles Tendon is the largest tendon in your body. This tendon is easy to injury as an athlete as well in your everyday life. It stretches from the calf muscle to your heel bone and acts like a spring to help you walk, run, and jump.
Runner’s Knee
Running causes irritation on the patella (kneecap) where it rests on the thighbone. The pain resulting from this irritation can be dull or sharp, and alignment persistent. The following is more detail to consider related to possible Runner’s Knee.
