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Guides to Running Injuries

TENS vs EMS: Can They Help with Recovery?

TENS and EMS are both used for muscle stimulation. They differ in the way they send the electrical impulses. Which is better? Here's what we found.

5 Best Knee Support and Braces for Walking

Whether you have knee arthritis or a sprain, there is a knee support that can help. Learn how to choose and our top recommendations here.

Lower Back Pain From Running (11 Causes+ How to Fix It)

Lower back pain while running is extremely common, but it isn't something that you need to deal with. This article shares 11 causes plus 8 ways to fix it.

Cortisone Shots in Knee: Everything You Need to Know

Cortisone shots in knee seem like an ideal fix for pain, but there are long-term issues you need to know. How to make the right decision here

Why do Hands Swell While Walking or Running?

For some people, exercise can cause hands to swell. Find out what causes it and what you can do about it in this article here.

Burning Feet When Walking or Running: Causes and Solutions

Have you ever felt a burning sensation in your foot when walking, running, or sitting? Learn more about the causes and solutions here.

10 Best Quad Stretches for Runners

Running and other athletic activities place a lot of stress on the quads. A run coach provides 10 best quad stretches to help relieve soreness.

Groin Pain After Running: Causes, Treatments, & Prevention

Groin pain during or after running is not to be brushed off. Use this to discover the cause, treatment and recovery plan to run again.

Tight TFL From Running: Symptoms and Solutions

Tightness in the TFL muscle is common among runners. Often caused by muscle weakness and overuse, we look at how to release at tight TFL.

7 Best Running Shoes for Ankle Support

Even if you don’t overpronate, running puts pressure on the ankles, which can cause you pain. Fortunately, we’ve reviewed the 7 best running shoes for ankle support

How to Truly Resolve Runners Knee

If it sounds to good to be true, we’re supposed to believe it’s total hogwash. Plus, I’m a skeptic in general of big claims…but when it comes to runner’s knee,…

Running Pain vs Discomfort: The Runner’s Dilemma

Have you ever wondered if a twinge was just a normal part of running or a sign of an impending injury? Distance running is inherently uncomfortable at times, which makes…

Achilles Pain While Running? Common Causes and Best Shoes

What helps Achilles tendon pain from running? This guide shares the causes, treatments and the best running shoes for Achilles Tendonitis so you can fully heal.

7 Best Ankle Supports for Running

Ankle brace and supports can provide protection to the foot, ankle, and knee from injury. Learn more about its benefits here, including the 7 best options.

Piriformis Syndrome Exercises: Alleviating a Pain in the Butt

Is it your piriformis that's causing pain in your glutes? Follow these at-home exercises to relieve the pain from piriformis syndrome.

Foot Pain When Running: 11 Common Causes and Prevention Plan

If you're experiencing foot pain when running, it could be any of these 11 causes. Learn how to recognize, treat and, prevent each one as a runner.

Pickle Juice for Cramps: Is This Popular Cure Effective?

Can drinking pickle juice help muscle cramps? We take a closer look at the science behind this popular remedy.

Glute Bridge Benefits: Single Leg, Bench, Best Variations

The glute bridge is a great exercise for butt and hip strength. See how to perform variations like single leg glute bridge for benefits and other variations.

Knee Pain After Running: 7 Common Causes And Treatments

Knee pain after running is a common problem for runners. Here are 7 causes for it, as well as how to treat, manage, and prevent them.

Bruised Toenail: Causes, Treatment, and How to Run Again

Bruised toenail from running is common, but black toenails can be avoided. The main causes, what to do, and how to start running again after one.

9 Tips to Prevent and Treat Hip Bursitis for Runners

Hip bursitis is often cause by running, bicycling or sitting for long periods. Learn how to treat hip bursitis here from a Physical Therapist and Run Coach.

10 Best Ankle Strengthening Exercises for Runners (A Visual Guide)

Ankle strengthening exercises help prevent many running injuries plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and shin splints. Start now!

7 Reasons Your Lungs Burn When Running

Lung pain and burning can occur when exercising. These sensations are not dangerous, but scary. This article looks at what causes lung burning when exercising and what can be used…

Coughing After Running: 7 Top Causes and Ways to Prevent It

Coughing after running isn't always a problem, but it's important to know the reason for it. Here are the 7 causes and ways to prevent coughing after running.

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Amanda Brooks is a Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and long time distance runner with a passion for every facet of running, which leads her to do more reading, research and running than necessary. Find all the tips, tricks and tools you need from this running coach for your best injury free running. Read More…

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