Have you ever sought medical help for a painful injury, only to be told to simply “rest” and “avoid” the activity that caused it? While rest is an important part of injury recovery, it’s not always the best solution. In fact, too much rest can weaken your body structures, making it even harder to return …
3 Things To Improve Outcomes With A Running Injury Minimize time off from running: It’s okay to take a few days off here and there if something is really “reactive” and just needs to calm down, but most of the time there are ways we can keep training but simply modify running to tolerable standards. …
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Getting to know your own anatomy and feeling comfortable discussing what is normal and not normal is an important part of addressing pelvic floor dysfunction. This may come more or less easily to different individuals for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to, your upbringing, your community and religion, and your social circle. …
What Is Dry Needling? So, maybe you’ve had a friend or family member rave about the “needling” they had performed by their physical therapist or Chiropractor. They explained that it helped them “loosen up” or decrease pain where massage just could not hit the spot. Maybe they even incorrectly stated that they had acupuncture as …
So you’ve been given the direction to STOP RUNNING by your Doctor… Many of us runners have been so frustrated by an injury, we eventually head to the doctor to figure out how to manage this. Or perhaps, you have never had pain/injury and this completely stops you in your tracks with your running. The …
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This has been a hot topic since Ironman partnered with Aleve, which is an NSAID, or “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.” This is big news due to the known dangers and side effects of NSAIDs that especially relate to endurance athletes’ health and safety. Why and how do endurance athletes use NSAIDs? Athletes use NSAIDs because endurance …
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Don’t take everything you hear from a medical/health professional at face value. There are so many people offering services, advice, and information regarding health nowadays. Trust in your doctor, PT, or dietician, etc… it shouldn’t be assumed. Asking a simple “why” when reasoning hasn’t been given is vitally important. As a healthcare consumer, understanding exactly …
The Fort Collins Trail Runners Facebook group is the largest running public forum in Northern Colorado. Almost every week there is someone posting about their injury, asking for help, and many people tend to weigh in with their opinions and home remedies. Unsurprisingly, lots of people still recommend total rest for running injuries. As a …
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Especially here in Fort Collins, Colorado, athletes are drawn to the many unorthodox recovery modalities that are popping up. Whether it’s stopping by the local Hydration IV Bar or heading to Stretch Lab to be able to itch your back with your knee, these types of recovery interventions are becoming more and more common. In …
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