Running Injuries
Are You Frustrated & Struggling to Run Without Pain?
A Personal Message from Dr. Jeanne Williams, PT, DPT, OCS, Founder and Owner of Quest Health & Performance
- Are you worried that no amount of rest seems to relieve that persistent running pain?
- Are you forced to sideline your running passion because pain is sabotaging your goals?
- Are you frustrated that stretching, massage guns and tape haven’t provided lasting relief?
- Are you still searching for a long-term solution that guarantees a running future free from setbacks?
You’ve come to the right place if you responded “Yes” to any of these questions!
It’s natural to believe that a running injury is insignificant and will go away on its own. It’s also usual to blame it on “awkwardly stepping” or on something “every runner” experiences at some point in their lives.
If this is happening to you, you are not alone; we hear stories like this all the time.
Running injuries are, in fact, one of the most prevalent issues we treat in our clinic!
The idea of getting a running injury is considered “just part of running” and is inevitable for most runners if you run long enough. Many people even believe that running injuries are the unfortunate result of aging or that “running is bad for their joints.”
Many runners suffer needlessly because they’re told…
- Just “rest it” and it’ll be fine (then months later they’re still suffering…).
- It’s a “normal” part of aging for things to hurt.
- Stretch it and foam roll and you’ll be fine.
- Maybe you should just quit running. It’s going to make it worse.
But the TRUTH and reality of running injuries is…
- Resting doesn’t change what CAUSED your running injury. If you start back with mileage increases or speed work that pain will likely come right back!
- It’s not normal to get running injuries as you get older!
- Running does not require you to use pain relievers for the rest of your life. There are treatment options that will allow you to run without pain or worrying about whether you’ll risk permanent damage to your body!
- While it’s COMMON for runners to get injured, it doesn’t HAVE to be that way.
- We get injured runners back to PAIN-FREE running and feeling confident in their bodies all the time!
If this is happening to you, you are not alone! We hear stories like this all the time.
Running injuries are, in fact, one of the most prevalent issues we treat in our clinic!
At Quest Health & Performance, we specialize in helping endurance athletes in the Knoxville area overcome injury and be stronger than ever. Get back to the training workouts and races you enjoy, without having to stop training completely, or rely on medication or other options that only offer temporary relief.
- A family member tells you to try a certain stretch
- A colleague mentions going to a massage therapist
- The “experts” on social media recommend doing a certain exercise
- A friend suggests going to a yoga class
- The internet tells you to buy recovery tools (compression boots, massage guns, etc.)
- All while your doctor tells you to rest and take some pills
It’s overwhelming to try to make a decision with all these choices…what will happen if you don’t make the right one?
Most people get stuck trying to make a decision about what to do next. They go days, weeks, months, and even years without taking action.
Here Are Some of the Common Running Injuries We See In Our Clinic…
- Runner’s knee
- Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy
- IT band syndrome
- Shin splints
- Hamstring injuries
- Plantar fasciitis
- Stress fractures
- Ankle sprains
When It Comes to Solving Something Serious Like a Running Injury…
At Quest Health & Performance we’ve created a 3-step process to get rid of your pain AND make sure it doesn’t come back again.
STEP 1: EVALUATE and diagnose the root cause of your pain
We’ll thoroughly investigate the root cause of your pain, employing meticulous assessment and analysis to unveil underlying factors contributing to your running injuries. This knowledge drives a tailored, effective treatment plan aimed at eliminating your core problem, ensuring lasting results that allow you to thrive in your training and racing pursuits.
STEP 2: EDUCATE you on pain relief, while staying active & training
STEP 3: EMPOWER you to be confident in your body, training & racing
The ultimate culmination of your journey to unlimited training and racing, we equip you with insights, strategies, and newfound confidence so you’re poised to triumph over both the road/trail and your aspirations. Unleashed from the confines of fear and pain, our guidance enables you to approach training and races with self-assurance, embodying your full potential.
Isn’t it time to run free, without aches and pains holding you back? Let us help you lace up pain-free and trade injuries for personal records so you can rediscover the thrill of every stride!
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeanne Williams, PT, DPT, OCS
Founder of Quest Health & Performance
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