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Running Injuries
In this section of Best Running Tips I will tell you about the most common running injuries. Learn about them so you know how to prevent them ! When it comes to this topic I rather talk about running injury prevention.
So many of these smaller or bigger pains and issues can be prevented if runners would follow a few basic pointers (and some common sense !) : Injury prevention tip 1 : MileageBuild up mileage slowly and steadily. Click here for more information.You might also want to pick up a copy of Daniels' Running Formula. It's a sensible guide to safe but incredibly effective running programs. Injury prevention tip 2 : Rest weeksMake every third or fourth week a rest week.In these weeks cut back your mileage considerably. Injury prevention tip 3 : Listen to your body.When running is painful, then stop.Injury prevention tip 4 : AlternateAlternate hard and easy days.Give your body a chance to recover! Injury prevention tip 5 : Running scheduleUse a balanced running schedule. Have you taken a look at my beginner running programs or my heart rate monitor running programs?Injury prevention tip 6 : ShoesMake sure you are using the right running shoes.Injury prevention tip 7 : Stretching & StrengtheningYour legs have to take a lot of pounding. Make them stronger by stretching and strengthening exercises.Another good resource is an article I have written for the running newsletter of a friend. Injury prevention tip 8 : MarathonDon't run a marathon in your first year....Sorry, I needed to add the last one explicitly. There are people who run a marathon in their first running year and are completely fine. Usually people who already do other sports. So they do have at least some exercise background. That said, let's get on with a few common running injuries. The links below lead to articles about these injuries with information on how to treat and to prevent your specific injury. Foot InjuriesFoot Pain Foot pain is not uncommon for runners. Just think of the pressure that is applied to your feet every time you take a step. Read up on the most common types of foot pain in this article. Black toenail A black toenail, also known as runner's toe is a pretty common injury. It causes some discomfort, but is luckily not as painful as some of the other running injuries described in this section. Good thing is that you can fix your black toenail pretty easily, although you need to be a bit brave... Running Stress Fractures Stress fractures happen if your feet or ankles are under severe stress for a long period of time. They are not fun to have so educate yourself a little about this type of running injury in order to prevent stress fractures. Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Posterior tibial tendonitis is a painful condition, affecting the inner side of the foot and ankle. This condition occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or happens to rupture. Heel InjuriesHeel Pain Heel pain is quite a common issue for runners, both for newcomers and experienced runners. Your heels take the initial shock when you land on your feet, each and every time. This constant pressure on your heels is sometimes too much, because of which you get heel injuries. Heel Spur / Plantar Fasciitis Heel spur / plantar fasciitis is the result of too much wear and tear of the tissue along the bottom of your foot (the plantar fascia). It is a painful and long lasting running injury. Worth to learn more about, so you know what the causes are of plantar fasciitis and how you can prevent it! Achilles Tendinitis We all get achilles pains sooner or later. I recommend you read the achilles tendinitis article to find out about what commonly causes achilles tendinitis and how you can prevent and treat achilles tendinitis. Knee InjuriesRunning Knee Pain While running knee pain can easily occur. After all, the knee is heavily used while running. Learn more about the most common runner's knee injuries in this article. Iliotibial Band Syndrome Iliotibial Band Syndrome is an overuse injury. The iliotibial band runs from your hip to your shin on the outside of your leg. The rubbing of the iliotibial band on the bones of your knee cause friction and can cause a whole lot of problems... Leg Injuries
The most common running injury which every runner will suffer sooner or later are those dreaded calf cramps.... Shin splints Another dreaded runner's injury is shin splints. Luckily you can take simple measures to reduce your chances of getting shin splints. Hamstring Injury A hamstring injury can be pretty painful. They can occur quite suddenly, while you are running or working out comfortably, causing severe pain. Many times a hamstring injury is recurrent. Upper Body InjuriesNipple chafing Whenever I go on a run longer than 45 minutes I end up with bleeding nipples. You too? Then go to the nipple chafing article to find out what you can do about it... Side Stitch Find out why you get side stitches during your running and the simple things you can do to prevent it. And don’t forget to nurse/tend to those growing muscles with a therapeutic massage! For more info, see …... Deserving Body Massage - Relieving muscle soreness and enhancing athletic performance via Sports Massage. In depth info. Subscribe to my newsletter or to my site blog Go from Running Injuries Page to Best Running Tips Homepage Have a Question about Running Injuries?
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Achilles Tendonitis and Shoe Type
Calf Pain While Running.
Lateral Knee Pain
Knee Pain After Running
Sprained Ankle Still Swollen After Nearly 2 Months
Numb Leg While Running
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Calf Pain. Can I Run?
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Pins and Needles
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Diarrhoea While Running
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Pins and Needles While Running
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Running Injuries Due To My Shoes?
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Torn ACL - Should I Run or Not?
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Shin Splints
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Bad Pain Under Knee Hours After Run
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How Do I Prevent and Treat Shin Splints?
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After-Effects of Running
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Knee Pain
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Piriformis Syndrome
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Shin Splints With Race Coming Up
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Foot Pain: Pins and Needles
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Pain in Lower Back While Running
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Repeat Calf Injury
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Stress Fracture
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Stomach Cramps (Again!)
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Thigh Chafing
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Swollen Calf
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When Can I Run Again After Hurting My Left Groin?
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Possible Stress Fracture?
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ACL Reconstruction
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Running Cramps
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Not rated yet Keep those Best Running Tips coming to you! Subscribe to the Best Running Tips Newsletter or to my site blog. Go from Running Injury Page to Best Running Tips Homepage Running Injuries Foot Injuries: Foot Pain | Black Toenail | Stress Fractures | Posterior Tibial Tendonitis | Heel Injuries: Heel Pain | Achilles Tendinitis | Heel Spur / Plantar Fasciitis | Knee Injuries: Knee Pain | Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB) | Leg Injuries: Leg / Calf Cramps | Shin Splints | Hamstring Injury | Upper Body Injuries: Nipple Chafing | Side Stitch |
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