RUN PAIN FREE

RUNNING is a great way to get fit, and lose weight. However it does put the body under enormous strain. Each step generates an incredible amount of force.
Every time your lead foot slams into the ground the impact will vary from one and a half times to more than four times your body weight, depending on your speed.
This constant pressure increases the chance of injury.

As a result you can find yourself with a variety of injuries, Fit you has put together a list of the more common injuries, what to look out for and how to treat them.

MOST running injuries can be traced to foot type.
The main injuries faced by runners include shin pain, heel pain, knee pain and achillies tendinitis.
Shin pain: pain up and down the shin bone (tibia).
Heel pain: pain under the heel, caused by the elongation of the plantar fascia ligament. Pain can be worse in the morning after exercise.
Knee pain: pain at the front or side of the knee, commonly called ITB syndrome.
Pain at the back of the heel: achilles tendon swelling. Intense pain when running.
Pain under the ball of the foot: sharp pain when running.

If you feel any of these symptoms it's a good idea to stop running and see a physio as soon as possible.