How often do you lay on your stomach? I’m here to tell you that it should be more often than it is; especially if you have back pain It’s no secret […]
Last week, I evaluated a patient who was having knee pain while running She hurt her knee a couple weeks ago and each time she tried to run since then, […]
A few months ago I started working with a lady who was having recurring back pain A couple times a year, she would do something that would aggravate her back […]
We’ve all heard the expression: insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result Given that definition, many injured runners are insane I hate to […]
Avoid Red Winged Black Bird AttacksThe group chat texts about Red Winged Blackbird attacks have begun For those new to outdoor running, the Red Winged Blackbird (pictured above) is an […]
If you have any spring races coming up or you’re trying to get a jump on spring/summer training, you’ve likely had some solid weeks of running these past few weeks […]
Last week one of my patient’s came in saying that even though his running mileage hasn’t increased that much, he was feeling his ‘marathon leg’ come back When I asked […]
You probably have a foam roller sitting in the corner somewhere You only think to use it when something hurts So for the most part, it’s collecting dust You walk […]
We are now fully immersed in the holiday season Spending time with family, relaxing, staying inside more as the weather continues to chill The last thing on our minds is […]
Stiff ankles aren’t helpful for anyone Particularly for runners Calf stretching is helpful but what if the problem isn’t actually the calf? If you ANKLE joint itself is stiff, calf […]
There’s a high probability that you’ve never been taught how to run. Most people haven’t Most people get into running by simply going to a running shoe store, buying some shoes, and […]
You’ve been ramping up your running Going farther and faster than you ever have before You’re feeling good and you’ve got your upcoming race in your sites Then all of […]
Fight Plantar FasciitisYour foot hurts while you stand You swing out of bed and put your feet on the ground Ouch! you say to yourself as you try putting weight […]
Fix IT Band PainMaybe you or someone you know has pain that either:– Goes down the side of the leg– Is concentrated on the outside of the knee and above the […]