County Osteopaths : Running Injury

Many runners experience leg, groin or back pain and this may force them to curtail their exercise plans.

High impact exercise, such as running on roads, can create an accumulating burden of shock in the lower legs. The muscle tension this may cause can increase your chances of achilles problems, shin splints, knee pain, plantar faciitis and the like.

Appropriate footwear, physical fitness and regular careful stretching will help to reduce your likelihood of injury but when sports injuries do occur or you find yourself with muscle tension, joint pain or sciatica we may be able to help.

Osteopathic treatment may be directed at your muscles or your joints or both, depending on your condition. We may also have advice for you on warming up / down and stretching.