23/10/2024
Here is an outlook on the most common running injuries: its causes and symptoms. If you experience any of these symptoms, we got you covered. DM us for an appointment.
1. SPINAL COMPRESSION
Cause: Force of running compresses the vertebrae
Symptoms: Temporary height loss; can become permanent
2. PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Cause: Tightening of piriformis muscle
Symptoms: Pain radiating down back of leg
3. GROIN PULL
Cause: Overextension of inner thigh muscle
Symptoms: Similar to hernia
4. ILIOTIBAL BAND SYNDROME
Cause: Friction
Symptoms: Pain in hip and knee
5. HAMSTRING STRAIN
Cause: Improper or no warm-up
Symptoms: Sudden, sharp pain in back of thigh
6. PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME (Runner's knee)
Cause: Exact cause unknown
Symptoms: Pain under and around knee cap
7. SHIN SPLINTS
Cause: Lack of conditioning
Symptoms: Pain along the shin
8. CALF MUSCLE PULL
Cause: Calf muscle tears away from Achilles tendon
Symptoms: May hear a "pop" when it happens
9. PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Cause: Inflammation of ligament along bottom of foot
Symptoms: Pain on bottom of heel
10. ACHILLES TENDONITIS
Cause: Chronic overuse
Symptoms: Pain along back of ankle