Foot & ankle injuries
Why is is so hard to get rid of foot pain?
It’s important with foot injuries to address symptoms when they first start. Some injuries like plantar fasciitis can last for a very long time.
Is all plantar heel pain from plantar fasciitis?
How to treat challenging cases of plantar fasciitis
Posterior tibialis tendon injuries
How to treat symptoms of Morton's neuroma
Is there a quick fix for sharp pain on the side of your foot(how to tell if you have cuboid syndrome)
Lower leg injuries
What's the most important first thing to do if you are struggling with shin splints?
Need to distinguish between bone and soft tissue. If you have a bone stress injury you need to rest for a period of time. If it is soft tissue you can keep running. . .
2 types of shin splints and how to treat them
What causes calf tightness when you run?
Peroneal tendon injuries
How to recover from a calf strain
Article to come. . .
Knee Injuries
Should you try to run through pain with a knee injury?
Most common injury PFPS- need to get knee used to loads of running. Should not try running through knee swelling or arthritis pain. . .
Is running bad for your knees?
Why does runners knee happen?
What causes IT band syndrome and how to treat it
What causes meniscus tears and should you exercise with one
Should you run through pain if you have arthritis in your knee?
Hip Injuries
What causes the hip flexor muscles to stay so tight?
Can be from femur riding too far forward in acetabulum. . .
Understanding symptoms of hip impingement and how to treat it
What's the best way to treat gluteal tendinopathy?
IT band fasciitis vs. IT band syndrome
How to never strain your hamstring again
What causes pain deep in the butt?
Back injuries
Why do disc injuries happen?
Disc outer rings are like fabric that can weaken over time with repeated stress strain movements and postures. . .
What causes my back to "go out"?
What can I do to strengthen my back and core?
How can I lift heavy weights without back pain?
Should I run through back pain?
What causes disc injuries and do they heal?
Neck & shoulder injuries
Why do upper body lifts make my neck hurt?
Scapular/ neck muscle pain link. . .