Running Injury and Prevention
Nothing worse for a runner who either can't run or is running with pain. Rest is sometimes the answer but usually keeping running in a way that feels manageable is often helpful in the long run.
Tendon pain
Tendon areas that can get irritated with running include the Achilles, tibialis posterior, peroneal, and proximal hamstring tendons. Can feel stiff/sore in the morning or at the start of a run but may improve with movement.
Shin splints
Also called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). Painful on the inside of the shin and when irritated can even be painful walking.
Iliotibial band syndrome
Pain on the outside of the knee and often worse running downhill.
Runner's knee
Pain in and around the kneecap. Can be worse uphill or when getting fatigued at the end of run.
Muscle sprain
Calf and hamstring muscle strains are common ones.
Stress fracture
Usually through overuse. May need imaging to confirm. Also important to consider various factors such as nutrition that can contribute to something like this.
Prevention
How to reduce the risk of running related injury.