When spring finally got here, we know how you felt. There’s nothing like running outside when you’ve been cooped up all winter. But, if you’re running and training for a marathon, you may be a little too excited to hit the pavement.
Common reasons for springtime running injuries can involve worn out shoes, increasing mileage too fast, or having poor form while running. Keep reading to learn how to avoid common springtime running injuries so you can have a great summer and hit your marathon goals.
Common signs to watch out for can vary when it comes to running injuries. A running injury can start out as something that seems harmless, so stay tuned in to your body and try not to ramp up too quickly. You may need to quickly adjust your running habits if you experience:
- Discomfort while running
- Stiffness
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Pain even when not running
- Limping
- Shortness of breath
Common Running Injuries
It makes sense that common running injuries involve the knees, ankles, shins and feet. But, the following injuries could be affecting your run, too. And, those injuries can affect your gait and your running form, which can lead to more serious injuries that can halt your progress. If you’re not feeling great, it could be:
- Skin injuries, like blisters or heat rash
- Patellofemoral pain
- Soft tissue injuries, like pulled muscles or ligament sprains
- Heat injuries, like sunburn, dehydration, or heat exhaustion
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Patellar Tendinopathy
- Hamstring strains
There are many different treatment options for common running injuries. You could consider taking medication to help with inflammation, utilizing physical therapy, and icing, which can all help. Overall, we want to help you avoid any injuries that you can. Listen to your body when it’s telling you to slow down or take a break. Take it slow while the body adjusts to new and unfamiliar elements, and make sure to examine equipment like running shoes for damage that can lead to an injury.
Running injuries can ruin your goals and your fun this summer. Give us a call today at (210) 696-9000 to schedule a consultation.
