Is one or your shoulders higher than the other one? Does the height of your hips look uneven? Do you have frequent back pain or hip pain? If you answered yes to these questions, it is possible that you have scoliosis. Scoliosis is a bending or curving of the spine that causes many problems for […]
Orthotics for Running
Orthotics saved my running career. Without them I would not be able to train more than 10 miles a week due to my severe pronation. In other words, my foot badly turns inward when I land, which puts tremendous strain on my IT-Band and hips. When my foot hits the ground, it leaves a print […]
Running and Knee Problems
All runners know the common responses from non-runners, “Oh, doesn’t running hurt your knees?” or “You are going to have knee problems later in life from all of that running.” The common wisdom is that the pounding that knees take over years of running will wear down cartilage and joints ultimately leading to a knee […]
Self massage
Every runner has experienced muscle pain. It can include hamstring pain, calf pain, quad pain, back pain, etc. Occasionally, this pain can be so bad that no amount of stretching or anti-inflammatories will get you back to 100%. You may feel a lump in the muslce – this is known as a “trigger point” or […]
How to Prevent Over-Training
You can train too hard. Although running more miles generally means better fitness, it is possible to run too much before your body is ready. It is one of the most frustrating aspects of running because people who suffer from over-training are usually the ones who are most dedicated to the sport. Perhaps the most […]
Orthotics
I owe my entire running career to orthotics. Without these specially made shoe inserts, I would have terrible hip and knee problems and that would prevent me from ever running any kind of decent mileage. Orthotics help me because they correct my “pronation” problem; some people use orthotics to correct “supination” problems. Let me explain. […]
