Chiropractic Treatment for Running Injuries in Doncaster

Running is a popular form of exercise that is extremely good for your health and wellbeing. However, the repetitive nature of running means that running injuries are common.

The most common causes of running injuries are:

• Poor technique
• Repetitive overuse
• Weak muscles
• Spinal misalignment
• Previous, unresolved injuries
• Falls, bumps, and tripping
• Failing to warm up or cool down properly

At Thorne Road Chiropractic Clinic in Doncaster, our team of chiropractors have years of experience working with joint and muscle problems. Using our knowledge of the sport and the body, we can help treat running injuries, as well as preventing them in the first place.

Our chiropractors apply a range of effective chiropractic techniques to help restore the balance of your body and relieve any pain. By aligning the spinal bones perfectly, and ensuring that the muscles, ligaments and joints are in perfect condition, the entire body can function optimally, thereby reducing the risk of injury when running.

Running Injuries Chiropractor

We can offer help for the following running injuries:

Runner’s knee

Runner’s knee is a commonly occurring running injury caused by overusing the knee. It results in pain at the front of the knee, as well as around or behind the kneecap. Some people also experience cracking and knee stiffness.

Ankle sprains and strains

Ankle sprains are caused when a ligament is overstretched or torn, while strains are the same injury in a muscle or tendon.

Plantar fasciitis

This refers to pain in the bottom of the foot, around the heel and the arch. The pain is usually worse when walking after resting, and feels better during exercise.

Patellofemoral pain

Patellofemoral pain is pain at the front of the knee, behind the knee, and around the kneecap. It is caused by stress on the joint between the kneecap and the thigh bone.