Dr. Nathen Horst is a highly trusted and certified chiropractor who works with many runners and athletes in the Temecula, CA area. Certain injuries are more common among runners than others. Thankfully, we have numerous ways of providing lasting relief and promoting wellness.

Below, we want to look at the most common types of injuries that runners experience. We can go over these in greater detail during your consultation at the practice. Our team will develop a chiropractic treatment plan just for you.

Plantar Fasciitis

If you have ever experienced serious pain or discomfort of the heel after running regularly, it’s likely a case of plantar fasciitis. The condition is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the bone of the heel to the bones of your toes.

Shin Splints

Shin splints are another common injury for runners. This is the result of excessive stress on the shinbone, the muscles around the tibia (shinbone), and any connective tissue in the area. This can be especially common for new runners or when seasoned runners push themselves harder than usual.

Runner’s Knee

If you run a lot, you’ve likely experienced some case of runner’s knee. Runner’s knee is used to describe multiple conditions that affect the patella (kneecap). This pain of the kneecap is caused by repeated stress on the knee joint while running. The condition can also be caused by walking, hiking, squatting, and skiing.

Pulled Hamstrings

The hamstrings are three muscles that run along the back of your thighs. Athletes who suffer hamstring injuries will notice serious pain of these muscles. Usually, hamstring injuries occur when you do not warm up properly before a workout. You can also injure your hamstrings when your surrounding muscles groups aren’t strong enough or functioning properly.

Achilles Tendonitis

Tendons are the fibrous tissues that connect the muscles to your bones. When you subject the Achilles tendon to a lot of strain or ratchet up the intensity of your runs, you can cause Achilles tendonitis. Thankfully these injuries can be managed by resting and allowing the affected tendon(s) to recover.

Sprained Ankles

If you play sports or make a misstep, you’ve probably suffered from a sprained ankle. Rolling your ankle could cause serious harm to the joint, requiring you to keep weight off of the affected foot until you’ve healed. Repeated sprains could lead to more serious health issues.

How We Can Treat Running Injuries

At Horst Chiropractic, we have plenty of options for treating running injuries. Whether the problem involves the joints, tendons, or soft tissues, we can help. There are numerous advantages to undergoing chiropractic adjustment for these issues, as well as benefits to undergoing Active Release Techniques (ART).

In addition to in-office care, we can also discuss your running shoes, your workout routine, and diet. We will provide pain relief while also giving you insight into future injury prevention and achieving total wellness.

Contact Horst Chiropractic

If you are a runner and would like to learn more about pain relief and improving your recovery, be sure to contact a skilled chiropractor. Our team looks forward to your visit and discussing various treatment options with you in greater detail.