When to Return to Running After a Stress Fracture

Stress fractures are one of the most feared running injuries. Stress fractures are small cracks in a bone that develop from repeated trauma from running without adequate rest. It is not possible to “run through” a stress fracture – a runner must commit himself or herself to taking an extended period of time off in […]

Forefoot v. Rearfoot Running- Which is Better?

A common idea is that runners can improve their efficiency and decrease the chance of injuries by altering the way their feet impact the ground. The two competing schools of thought are: (1) forefoot running, where a runner lands on the balls of his or her feet, and (2) rearfoot running, where a runner lands […]

Understanding and Treating Upper and Lower Cross Syndrome

Let’s face it, humans were not meant to sit 8-9 hours per day. Our bodies are built to walk and run upright and keep active. Although a typical desk job does not appear to be as hard on the body as a manual labor job, it can actually cause more damage. Locking your body in […]

How to Treat an Ingrown Toenail

Most runners know the damage that well-known running injuries can do to a training program. IT-band issues, plantar fasciitis, and achilles tendon pain can all destroy your running plans. However, one source of running injuries is often overlooked: the ingrown toenail. Runners who do not take care of their toenails risk developing a painful condition […]

How to Stop Runner’s Trots

The question “how do I stop runner’s trots” may sound funny to non-runners, but runners who have experienced diarrhea during a run find nothing funny about the subject. Consistently suffering from the trots can really hamper training and ruin a race. What is the cause and what can be done to stop runner’s trots from […]

The Vastus Medialis Obliquus Muscle and Knee Pain

Knee pain is probably the most common running injury. This injury is especially prevalent in new runners and develops when a runner runs too many miles his or her body is ready. Knee pain can be a remarkably stubborn injury and refuse to heal even after icing, ibuprofen, and rest. If you have tried these […]