Q Why is it that almost exactly 48 hours after a long training run, and particularly after completing a marathon, my leg muscles hurt most? If the race is on Sunday, then I always dread Tuesday because I cannot walk down the stairs without adopting
as your spine compensates, resulting in a scoliosis. If this is the case, your GP is probably right: the long-term pounding of running is likely to aggravate your back, and could lead to arthritic changes and pain later in life. If you do not have wedging
UAN: 227 Article type:++add tibial periostitis link++-->SymptomsYou will have developed an increasing ache deep in the calf, probably after a long run, as the muscle within the sheath is restricted from the natural expansion that exercise produces
, but usually appears if Ive been sitting down. My knee also clicks when I climb the stairs. What could be causing this problem?A Aches and pains are very common when people take up running after a long time off. I would be interested to know how quickly you
from a stress fracture. Muscle injuries and strains may occur between the bones, but you can often run with them, unlike a stress fracture.Self-treatmentRest! You may be able to swim or cycle as long as it doesnt provoke pain, but running which
Q I’ve just started running and love the adrenaline burst I get from my 5K efforts, but I hate the blisters that I get almost every time I run. How can I cure this painful problem?A. Painful blisters are caused by friction between the skin
choice. Wallow in self-pity, lose your aerobic base, put on weight and make yourself and everyone around you miserable or get a life. Here's the plan...1. No whining If you love to run, there's no denying that injury downtime can be a
after a long run. Although x-rays may show a calcaneal spur, this is irrelevant as many that are found accidentally are not associated with plantar fascia pain, and many with pain have no spur.What else could it be?Other causes of the pain could be a
by your doctor may cause you to overreact! Your injured leg probably looks no different to the other, although running through long-term injury may cause muscle-wasting and alter its appearance.Medical investigations As above, although x-rays are generally
on hard floors for long periods. Do you have any suggestions?A Achilles tendon problems are very common; typically the tendon is stiff and sore, especially first thing in the morning. This can be caused by poor or inappropriate running shoes, inadequate
