Health Blog
Do You Have Sciatica?
Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves form a complicated network in our bodies. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It runs from the lumbar spine to the buttocks region, and it can cause a slew of problems if you put too much pressure on it.
Sciatica, commonly known as “lumbar radiculopathy,” is a painful ailment caused by sciatic nerve irritation. The lumbar region and behind the thigh are prominent locations for this type of pain.
Read full blog4 Ways to Lead a More Active Life
Running shoes are collecting dust in your closet. The yoga mat is curled up in the back of your car. You keep paying for the gym membership but don’t use it.
How many reminders do you have every day that you don’t get enough physical activity?
We know that sticking to a day-to-day workout routine can be difficult, but hey, no one ever said New Year’s is the only time you can commit to improving your health!
Read full blogPhysio For Ankle Sprains and Strains
If you’re experiencing persistent ankle pain, there’s a good possibility you’ve sustained a strain or sprain. Although these two names are sometimes used interchangeably, there is a significant difference between them.
The good news is that help is offered to you through physiotherapy at The Running Physio. To learn more about the natural and effective treatment of pain and prevention of sprains and strains through physiotherapy, please call our office today.
Read full blog10 Research-Proven Running Facts
Jan 21st 2022Arm yourself with these important facts to manage your current injuries, and prevent them from coming back.
Want the short and sweet version? Scroll to the bottom for our handy infographic!
1. 70% of injuries occur at or below the knee.
Yep – that nagging knee pain you can’t seem to get rid of? There’s a good chance 6 of your 10 running friends have also experienced something similar.
Read full blogThe Runner’s Survival Guide – Pandemic Edition
In previous Runner’s Survival Guides, we’ve touched on how to train well and avoid injury, and how mental health and running come together.
At TRP, we are fortunate to get to meet hundreds of runners every year. With 2020 coming to an end, our team has spent a lot of time discussing and reflecting on how the pandemic has affected runners in the year of the pandemic, and further, how we can best respond as a team to help our patients and followers both in body and mind.
Read full blogTrain Better: 3 Ways to Crush Cold Weather Running
As the mornings start to get cooler, many people begin to get apprehensive about running through the colder weather, and for good reason! Canadian winters are no joke. Frigid temperatures, slippery sidewalks, blustery winds, and heavy snowfalls are a few reasons why many people avoid winter running. It doesn’t take much to slip and fall – it happens to the best of us. With this in mind, here are our top three considerations to make when lacing up to face the elements when the thermometer starts to dip.
Read full blogTrain Better: Using Running Metrics
In today’s world of gadgets and technology, there is no shortage of watches and apps to help you track your runs. In the clinic, our team is particularly stingy on with both new and experienced runners is using some sort of tool to track your runs. Why? Because no matter how strong you are, how flexible you are, or what style your gait is, if you over-do your training or make changes too quickly, your likelihood of injury skyrockets.
Read full blogLearn About: Carbon Fibre Shoe Review
Welcome to our first Shoe Review! This week we are going to talk about the latest shoe technology so that you can see the pros and cons of different shoes from both a physio and running shoe perspective.
A huge topic in the running world right now is Carbon Fibre Plates and the claims shoe companies are making based on their research in order to enhance performance in distance running and racing. Nike has used their Carbon Fibre technology to break the 2-hour marathon world record this year leading to controversy in the sporting world over the shoe’s potential to enhance performance.
Read full blogWhat You Need to Know About: Head Injuries
With the more recent discoveries of neurodegenerative diseases including Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), head injuries and concussions have begun to receive more and more attention. Even more recently, connections between mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and addiction/alcohol abuse with post concussion syndrome have come to light. So what exactly constitutes a head injury? When should you be concerned? What can you do to optimize your recovery?
What exactly is a Concussion?
Read full blogThink About It: A Different Way to Goal-Set
There’s something about the new year and the idea of a “fresh start” that most of us find intrinsically appealing. The idea that we can put things that didn’t go well behind us, wipe the slate clean, and begin anew feels liberating; like an organized desk without clutter or junk. Is there anything more satisfying than the feeling of cracking a brand new 2020 Agenda open for the first time and running your hands over the pages representative of 365 days of fresh possibility and hope?
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