Shin splints, are a painful condition of the lower leg. Also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, it is an overuse injury that causes pain along the inside of the tibia or shin bone. It can be common condition in runners and hikers. Pain from shin splints is often felt during or after exercise, just [...]
The feeling of dread. Mid stride running and suddenly you feel it. The hamstring twinge! You pull up short mid stride. Part of you hopes its just a cramp. The rest of you knows you've done it again- pulled your hamstring! Lets explore hamstring tears, what they are and what to do about it. The [...]
Common myths about running There are several myths that persist about running. Some of the myths prevent many people from trying running as a form of exercise, other myths simply need clarification to prevent injuries! Let’s explore the most common running myths here. 1- You should always stretch before running. Static stretching prior to [...]
Are you waking up first thing in the morning and hobbling as a result of heel pain? Is your walking or running capacity limited by heel pain? Have you been told you have plantar fasciitis, yet you’re not sure what to do about it and your heel pain is becoming chronic? Let’s talk about heel [...]
Common surf injuries (and how to avoid them!) When you think of how dynamic surfing is, there is a lot of opportunity for the body to experience over load, not to mention the risks of injury while wiping out! There is the peril of the long periods of paddling with the neck extended and the [...]
Having pain that impacts your running can be frustrating! Tendon pain can be especially difficult, as this type of pain can be very slow in its recovery. Often runners will run through their pain and wait for it to go away, which often will not happen- resulting in a cycle of pain and weakness. Runners [...]