Chiropractic and Active Release Technique for Running Pain

Because of the repetitive nature of the sport, runners can expect to experience pain when running or some other nagging running injury at some point during their lifetime. And the last thing a runner or athlete wants to hear is that you need to take time off from training.

Athletes and runners shouldn't ignore pain when running. If allowed to become chronic, a running injury can affect performance and make running much less enjoyable. The good news is, a combination of Chiropractic and Active Release Technique® can relieve running pain quickly, without the need for an extended period of ‘time off’.

Running With Pain - Common Running Injuries

Common causes of pain with running include shin splints, IT band syndrome (runner’s knee), plantar fasciitis (foot pain), posterior compartment syndrome, achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains, sprains and strains, and hip pain (hip bursitis and snapping hip). Chiropractic and Active Release Technique® can often provide fast relief for all of these conditions, and often without the need to take time off.

Chiropractic and Active Release Technique® can often provide fast relief for all of these conditions. Kinesio Taping can also be effective for relief between treatments while continuing to run and train.

What Causes Running Injuries and Pain When Running?

Most running injuries are a combination of improper joint mechanics and repetitive overuse of muscles and joints. As muscles are overused and stressed, scar tissue and adhesions can accumulate in the muscles and surrounding soft tissues. Over time this scar tissue leads to a reduced range of motion, loss of strength, tendinitis and pain.

Improper joint mechanics in the feet, ankles, knees, hips and pelvis, and can increase stress on the muscles and lead to more significant injury. Unless both components of a particular injury are addressed, it is likely to become chronic and re-occur.

Active Release Technique - Effective Treatment for Running Pain

Visit any of the Ironman competitions across the country and you’ll see an Active Release Technique® treatment tent at the starting line. The effects of an Active Release treatment are often dramatic, and athletes can usually return to activity immediately after a session. ART® can break up scar tissue and adhesions in the muscles and soft tissues, resulting in unrestricted movement, improved mechanics, and more efficient running without pain.

Chiropractic Treatment of Running Injuries and Running Pain

While Active Release Technique is the most important component of treating running injuries, Chiropractic can help play an important role also. Chiropractic can help correct faulty joint mechanics which may be the underlying cause of overuse injuries from running.

Chiropractors are trained at improving not only spinal joint mechanics, but can also adjust feet, ankles, knees and hips to improve joint mobility and ranges of motion. Returning proper motion to the spine and extremities can make for more efficient running and can also decrease the risk and incidence of re-injury.

Effective Treatment of Running Injuries in Bellevue, WA

If you’re interested in learning about how Chiropractic and Active Release Technique can help your running injury, please consider scheduling a consultation with Dr. Keith McGahey. His Chiropractic clinic, Eastside Chiropractic Group, is located in Bellevue, WA near Overlake Hospital. Open Saturdays, same day appointments are available, and consultations are ALWAYS FREE! Call: (425) 455-2711.