running tips

A RUNNING DIALOGUE

As the weather improves many people return to one of their favorite exercise activities, running.  Before you start consider these six important suggestions: 

(1) Work with a chiropractic or medical physician familiar with sports injury, and local running store to be sure you have the correct footwear, which will help prevent injury. (2) Always warm up prior to stretching. Warming up may include a brief walk prior to jogging or a few minutes on a stationary bicycle.  Stretch after the run or jog when your muscles and joints are looser.  (3) While running, hold your body in its natural upright position which lessens the stress on joints and muscles as well as allows more efficient breathing.   (4) Drink plenty of water after running. (5) Avoid running on uneven surfaces such as crowned roads.  (6) Utilize local parks for a softer and more even running surface.

One other important suggestion, if you are currently suffering foot, knee, hip, or lower back pain , consider visiting our office for a digital infrared thermographic foot scan to evaluate the arches in your feet.  Clearly if the foundation of your frame is “off”, it can lead to a variety of musculoskeletal problems, including plantar fascitis and low back pain. Custom orthotics provided by our office may be an inexpensive solution to curtail your pain.  If you have any questions about running or pain, feel free to give us a call.  614.898.0787 or visit our website: www.chirocolumbus.com, www.farabaughchiropractic.com, or send me an email: chironf@aol.com.   Good luck with your running program!