Common Runner's Injuries

Information from Our Newark Chiropractor

With the New Year fast approaching, many of us are likely planning on starting up a new workout routine. If this means you're going to be lacing up those sneakers and putting in the miles, our staff here at Diamond State Chiropractic want you to be aware of some common running injuries which affect runners of every skill level, age, and experience.

Common Runner's Injuries 

At our chiropractic clinic in Newark, we work with hundreds of people every year struggling with pain and dysfunction related to running. The following are some of the most frequently diagnosed conditions we treat: 

• Achilles Tendonitis: inflammation of the tendon on the back of your ankle
• Shin Splits: pain on the front of your shins caused by inflammation and damage to the muscles and fascia located there
• Muscle Strains: micro-tears and inflammation to the muscle fibers (the quadriceps and hamstrings and groin muscles are commonly affected)
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (aka "runner's knee"): inflammation and damage to the cartilage of your knee joint and quadriceps tendon
• Stress Fractures: small breaks in the bones of your feet

How Injuries Occur

How do these injuries occur? After all, not every runner will experience them even if they log dozens of miles per week! According to research, you may be more at risk for sustaining an exercise-related injury if you:

• have poor nutrition
• overtrain (improper rest or repetitive stress) or undertrain ("too much too soon")
• are overweight
• use poor body mechanics and/or running technique
• have improper or ill-fitting shoes
• have certain physical characteristics (e.g., very wide hips, which can increase the risk of a knee injury)

Even said, virtually any runner can experience a running injury at some point in their lives. Fortunately, these types of acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries respond quite well to chiropractic care. 

Log in More Miles with Help from Our Newark Chiropractor

Our patients who are runners appreciate our approach to care when it comes to treatment and prevention of injuries. After all, whether training for a race or simply enjoying some healthy exercise, runners love to be out on the road! Are you a runner? If so, come get experienced therapeutic and preventive care from one of the leading chiropractors in Newark. To schedule your appointment today, call Diamond State Chiropractic at 302-892-9355.