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.
3 types of shin splints and how to treat them
What causes calf tightness when you run?
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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. . .
3 types of shin splints and how to treat them
What causes calf tightness when you run?
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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. . .
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
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Hip Injuries
What causes the hip flexor muscles to stay so tight?
Can be from femur riding too far forward in acetabulum. . .
What causes pain in my hip when I transition from sitting to standing?
What's the best way to treat gluteal tendinopathy?
IT band fasciitis vs. IT band syndrome
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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?
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Article to come. . .
Neck injuries
Why do upper body lifts make my neck hurt?
Scapular/ neck muscle pain link. . .