Is it ok to run with lower back pain

Is running a good idea if you have lower back pain?   It was a few weeks before the London Marathon and I was in big trouble. My training had gone well so far, but after doing a long run with some friends at a faster pace than I was used to, my back completely…

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Is running bad for your knees? The myth vs the reality.

Running and Knee Health: The Myth vs. Reality The idea that running is inherently bad for your knees is a common myth, but current research suggests otherwise. In fact, running might even be beneficial for knee health in many cases. Let’s break down what the evidence says: Myth: Running Causes Knee Osteoarthritis Many people believe…

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Are you sure it’s your Achilles?

  Recently I have had a couple of runners call in, both claiming to have problems with their Achilles tendon, and in both cases it wasn’t that at all! Very reasonable assumptions from them as the pain was in that area, but a careful taking of the injury history followed by a detailed examination revealed…

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Is it ok to run when I am injured?

  We’ve all seen the memes and cartoons doing the rounds of social media, and it’s become a bit of a trope amongst injured runners but, joking apart, it’s a fair question isn’t it? When can I run again is first and foremost on the mind of any runner who is unable to run due…

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