excessive uphill running, in which the tibialis anterior muscle expands and may produce fluid which stretches the compartment sheath. Signs An experienced sports physician will locate the pain between the tibia and fibula and may sense increased pressure

pay between £25 and £45 for a consultation, and then £18-£35 per session. Many health insurance programmes now pay for chiropractic treatment. Contact The British Chiropractic Association; 0118-950 5950; e-mail britchiro@aol.com; www

Q I suffered from pain in my hip and back for about 12 months. Then my back suddenly stiffened completely while I was out running and I had to stop. It has been variously diagnosed as a slipped disc and a trapped L4 nerve, but after treatment

have noticed much relief from the pain. The fluid intake needs to be steady over the course of the distance (try to drink 200ml of isotonic drink just before running, and then 200ml for every 15-20 minutes of the run). Get this right, and the chances

Q I’m an overweight beginner who can now run three to four miles every other day at a steady 10 minute/mile pace. But a few years ago I suffered fallen arches, which caused quite considerable pain. My GP recommended arch supports, which I stopped

another part of his body. Cost of treatment Just as with all of these specialists, podiatrists can charge what they like, and prices vary vastly. Limited consultations can cost £15-£80, and subsequent treatments from £20-£100. Orthoses can be priced

Q I have a triple injury. First I got a pain under my hip, then a swollen ankle and now a pain in the back of my knee. All on the right side. I recently switched from trail to road running – could it be due to the camber?A There could be two

Q I have only just been bitten by the running bug, and although I feel no pain while running, the next day I get a niggling discomfort on the outside of my left hip. It doesn’t hurt when I touch it or when I’m sitting down, but I’m aware of it when

Need to save a sole in distress? Massaging your legs may soothe a sore plantar fascia - the band of tissue that runs along the sole of your foot. "The plantar shares an attachment site with your calf muscles in the calcaneus [heel] bone," explains

operations have their proponents; none prevents some disability in terms of mechanical efficiency, but all should leave you pain-free! Meanwhile, anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisone injections, mobilisation and exercises will give some relief.Can you run