{"id":103,"date":"2023-01-13T14:48:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T19:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khalsachiropractic.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2023-01-13T14:50:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T19:50:43","slug":"chiropractic-care-for-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khalsachiropractic.com\/blog\/chiropractic-care-for-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiropractic Care For Runners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s how to add chiropractic care to your training program!<\/p>\n

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3 Strength Exercises All Runners Should Be Doing<\/span><\/h4>\n

Marathon Monday is right around the corner. If you haven\u2019t<\/span> already, think about adding these 3 strength exercises to your training program:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Squats<\/strong><\/h6>\n

With a graded exposure to load, good well practiced form, appropriately timed within your week, and when required, a spotter,<\/span> training the squat is important for increasing glute, leg and back strength. \u00a0<\/span>Squatting is also crucial life movement!\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Hamstring Curls<\/h6>\n

A weak hamstring, or previously injured hamstring, loses its strength in longer ranges whilst maintaining a reasonable strength in a shorter range. This longer range is challenged when running and this is where Nordic Curl comes in. \"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Calf Raises<\/h6>\n

The \u201cgastrocnemius\u201d provides the beef when we look at someone\u2019s calf, it\u2019s the main job when running is propulsion and horizontal force production giving us the distance in our stride.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3 Most Common Injuries in Runners<\/h4>\n

Chiropractic Care can help with more than just spinal pain or injuries. Here are a few common injuries seen in runners:<\/p>\n

Runner\u2019s Knee<\/span><\/h6>\n

Pain in and around the kneecap that happens when you are active. Or pain after sitting for a long time with the knees bent. This sometimes causes weakness or feelings of instability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Achilles Tendinitis<\/span><\/h6>\n

An overused and irritated tendon leads to pain in the back of the heel or lower part of the calf.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hamstring Injury\/Strain<\/span><\/h6>\n

Often seen as a chronic condition as the individual has not regained necessary strength.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manual Therapy For A Running Injury<\/h4>\n

Assessment<\/span><\/h6>\n