I’m behind on posting and I’m trying to catch up. There’s been a lot of interesting information to read in various publications. If you’re a runner (and probably any other sort of endurance athlete) you definitely need to see some of this. If you’re listening to government guidelines on saturated fat, then definitely look at…
However, just like throwing a baseball or shooting a basketball, running is a skill that must be learned. – Steve Magness, running coach For almost 10 years now I’ve confronted various chronic aches and pains. I love to run but often my running efforts have been derailed by some extremely frustrating issues. My most recent…
Despite what I said in my last post about feeling great, a number of my years-old aches and pains have returned–and it frustrates the hell out of me!! I can spend several weeks feeling great. I can run, lift and bike however much I want and everything feels top-notch. Then the symptoms come back. My…
Gluten and ailments related to gluten such as celiac disease and gluten sensitivity have received a lot of press over recent years. It seems that more and more people are experiencing some sort of adverse reaction to gluten. Symptoms vary from mild to severe and may include various digestive issues, breathing issues, skin irritation, joint…
But hold on. How can something we eat contribute to something like Achilles tendon pain or plantar fasciitis? Well, pain does not always equal an injury. It is an action signal though, to change something. Sure, if you sprain your ankle or receive a cut or puncture wound, then the pain is fairly indicative of…
1st Barefoot Run Anyone who reads this blog knows I’m a fan of minimal footwear. I believe the best foot is a strong foot, not a foot that’s been made weak by modern “good shoes.” The foot has been a foot for a looooong time. Relative to the span of human existence, “good shoes” and…
Many of us have experienced recurring injuries. From Achilles tendon pain, low-back pain and whatever else-type of pain, we often feel great only to have the maddening issue return–often for no clear reason. Anyone who’s experienced this pattern knows how crushingly disheartening it can be when after a layoff, you feel good and with great…
Part I of this post ended mid-way through my explanation of various strategies to combat plantar fasciitis (PF). Here are more treatment methods. Taping Various taping strategies may be used to help alleviate PF symptoms. Tape should help support the arch of the foot and help shoulder some of the burden borne by the plantar…
Here is a major drag in my life. I’ve run into injuries off an on over the past few years. Just as I get healthy a new one seems to crop up: back pain, shoulder pain, Achilles tendon pain… The latest and greatest issue is heel pain aka plantar fasciitis. (I’m going to call it…
I’ve been suffering with back pain and other symptoms (Achilles pain most recently) of something since about 2002. I’ve gone through a lot of types of therapy from physical therapy to chiropractic, to Muscle Activation Techniques to Active Release Therapy, acupuncture, massage, prolotherapy and lots of different corrective exercise protocols. My issue seems to be…