Running Conditions and Ailments

Have you ever felt pain or stiffness in your ankle, knee or hip joint and wondered if you should run through it or stop and have it looked at by a professional?  Chances are that if you have pain in one or more of your joints that is continuous you may have developed a form … Read more

Have you ever had a sensation of lightning shocks down the back of your leg and wondered “am I injured or just hurt?” Maybe it’s not a lightning bolt, but perhaps it’s an ache, muscle weakness, or even numbness in one leg or the other.  Whichever sensation it is, you may have developed a temporary … Read more

Chafing and running is a number one complaint among athletes, especially long-distance runners. And there is no question why. Chafing can be crippling for a runner. There are two types of chafing: skin-on-skin and fabric-on-skin. Skin-on-skin chafing is where your thighs or underarms rub together. Fabric-on-skin is when your shirt, sports bra, or bottoms rub … Read more

Runner’s itch is, unfortunately, one of these uncomfortable sensations we sometimes come across while running.  Running is one of the best things you can do for your body. It is a complex, full-body movement that has so many physical and mental benefits. But in some cases, running can have side effects that we have to … Read more

Running with hemorrhoids is just one of the bodily ailments that many a runner goes through during their running career.  The longer the distances you run, the greater the impact on your body. It’s no secret that funky little oddities will pop up during different seasons of running. Many runners have been known to deal … Read more

Running with a cold : should you do it? It really depends on your cold, it turns out – running while sick can make you feel better. It can also make you feel worse if you’re not careful.  Runners are famous for pushing through all kinds of injuries and illnesses. Sometimes that dedication pays off. … Read more

Do you occasionally suffer from a headache after running? When you get done with a run, you should feel accomplished, not dealing with a nagging headache. These headaches are not uncommon, but they can be frustrating after a solid run.  Avoiding these headaches after a run is important for all runners, whether it happens after … Read more

Injury prevention for runner’s feet doesn’t start and end with good shoes. There’s so much more you can do.  Sure, the right running shoes are hugely important. As the only thing between you and the unforgiving ground, they need to be built to take a pounding.  But if that were all it took to keep … Read more

Runner’s diarrhea. As if you didn’t have enough to worry about while prepping for your next marathon.  It can happen to anyone, and for distance and marathon runners, often does.  Dr. Amy Oxentenko, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, defines this unfortunate experience as, “a change in stool form (looser or … Read more

Runner’s nipple is something that crops up in many joggers’ training routines – after a period of jogging or running, you start to feel your nipple getting sensitive and chafing. Sometimes it can even lead to bleeding nipples as the chafing worsens and irritates the skin. It’s a horrible sensation to have to deal with … Read more