Running Injuries

When one is an avid runner, there are a variety of injuries they can incur throughout their training. They range from mildly annoying to something requiring physical therapy or even surgery. To ensure that you take proper care of your body, make sure that you stretch properly, wear appropriate footwear and listen to your body telling you to rest.

A few common running injuries include:

Pulled Hamstring: A pulled hamstring is an injury to the hamstring muscle in the back of the thigh. It causes mild to severe pain in the area.

Metatarsal  Stress Fractures: A fracture of one of the long bones of the foot, usually causing pain on the top of the foot.

Shin Splints: Shin splint pain is generally associated with any pain in the front of the leg between the knee and ankle.

Achilles Tendonitis: Achilles tendonitis is a painful condition of the tendon in the back of the ankle. Left untreated, Achilles tendonitis can lead to an increased risk of Achilles tendon rupture.

Plantar Fasciitis:
Plantar fasciitis is a pain in the bottom of the heel caused by inflammation of the thick ligament on the bottom of the foot.  Plantar fasciitis can cause pain when walking or running, and lead to the formation of a heel spur.

Arch Pain: Arch pain, also sometimes called a strain, often causes inflammation and a burning sensation under the arch of the foot.

Again, to ensure that you are resistant to many of these injuries, properly prepare your body ahead of time by warming up and stretching.

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