Running Injury and Pain Diagnosis

One of the most frequent (and irritating) questions that runners field from their non-running friends and family members is, “How do you do all that running without hurting your knees?” Fortunately, despite the common myth that running is bad for your knees, most runners can confidently report that their knees are fine. With that said, … Read more

The foot is one of the most complex structures in the human body. It is an intricate arrangement of 33 joints, 26 bones, and over a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments that work together to absorb impact forces, support your weight, and propel your body forward when you walk and run. Damage to any of … Read more

Your feet play a starring role in your running. They withstand force up to three times your body weight with each step and trigger the propulsion that moves you forward. It’s no wonder runners often suffer from foot pain from running.  Your feet are also very complex featuring 26 bones and an intricate network of … Read more

There’s something so exhilarating about finishing a good run. Whether you’re a beginner and it’s one of the first times you’ve run a mile or two without stopping or you’ve been running for years but have just completed a challenging workout that indicates you’re in PR shape, the final steps of a great run are … Read more

There are few things more frustrating to runners than injuries. Just when everything seems to be clicking with your training and you’re crushing your workouts, a niggle crops up, threatening to sideline you.  From knee pain to shin splints, there are numerous common running injuries, and studies show that up to 79.3% of runners deal … Read more

Some runners contest that it’s satisfying to feel some muscle soreness after running, as it can be an indication that their workout was challenging and that they will get stronger from the run.  However, muscle soreness after running that is more moderate than mild, occurs frequently, or inhibits your next run can be problematic. One … Read more

It’s happened to most of us: you get up in the middle of the night, stumble to the bathroom in the dark, and then wham—you accidentally smash your barefoot toe into the wall. The next morning, the toe is black and blue and throbs with a constant reminder of the mishap from the previous night. … Read more

Picture this: It’s a Sunday morning and you’ve just finished your 16-mile long run on your marathon training plan. As you remove your trusty running shoes, you see it—a blood-stained portion of your sock surrounding your big toe. You gasp at the sight, as you were unaware of any trouble, and as you peel away … Read more