Active Podiatry - Podiatry in Kent for Runners & Active PeoplePosts Tagged ‘running injuries’
Why the Front of Your Foot Hurts When Running or Walking (And What to Do About It)
Forefoot pain? Book an appointment now Why the Front of Your Foot Hurts When Running or Walking (And What to Do About It) Pain in the front of your foot can be frustrating, especially when it starts to affect your running or your daily walks. Many people search for answers, only to find that forefoot…
Read MoreWhy you shouldn’t be doing static stretches before a run
Why you shouldn’t be doing static stretches before a run At almost every Park run I see runners leaning against a tree stretching their calf or pulling their leg up behind them to stretch the quads before the run starts. It looks pro, however you m ay be surprised to hear that static stretching before…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read MoreWhy is it important to do exercises as part of your recovery from injury?
Last year I found myself in the position of having to do the exercises that I regularly give to my patients, as I injured my calf while out running. I found out that, yes, exercises are repetitive and boring! And of course as a result I didn’t want to do them, but I also understood…
Read More3 signs that it is ok to start running again after an injury
3 signs that it is ok to start running again after an injury You are more or less pain free in normal daily activities and cross training exercises such as cycling, swimming and walking. Pain levels should be low, not increasing with activity and settling quickly after exercise. You have been doing your rehabilitation…
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