How To Avoid Running Injuries This Summer
Injury prevention is a fools game. No matter what you read, one thing is for certain, there is no sure fire way to prevent injury. However, what you can do, is implement some simple strategies to reduce the risk of injury. Read below to learn about our fundamental tips for runners.
Pain during running is one of the most common complaints we get from runners at our physio clinic is Stewarton. Here are some tips to keep you on the roads and trails, without having the worry about pain.
Careful and sensible mileage progression - something we see so frequently is people dramatically increasing their mileage over a short period of time. This spike in running load can be enough to lead to a flare up in pain. To mitigate this risk, it can be helpful to plan a steady progression week to week, if you need help with this, reach out to a coach or professional to get an individualised programme
Neglecting resistance training - we know that runners just love to run! However, one of the most effective things you can implement is a a lower body/core resistance training programme. Strength/resistance training has be shown to significantly reduced the likelihood of running injuries. Again, if you need help with this, reach out to a professional to get a strength programme specific for runners.
Recovery - its ok to take a recovery day…. Not taking a recovery day isn’t a sign of weakness or laziness. They are essential to balancing the stress of running on your body. People that we se who have constant niggles or pain, tend not to prioritise recovery between sessions, or take recovery days. Sleep, eat, hydration, and rest are the most important. After you’ve nailed this, consider things such as Sports Massage to help with recovery.
If you are struggling with persistent pain when you are running, it would be our advice to arrange a consultation with a Physiotherapist at our clinic. Call 01563262123 to find out more about how Physiotherapy can help with your running injuries.