While this title could apply to almost anything in life, I used to hopefully get your attention.
I want your attention because if you listen to me you might just have the most productive running season of your life.
Does running all summer without having to take off any time due to injury or pain sound good to you? Does running without any significant discomfort sound like a fantasy that only other runners can achieve? Are you so used to having pain that you just consider it a normal part of the sport of running? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS THAN THE TIME (for you) TO DO IT IS NOW! What I am talking about is getting any ache, pain, weakness, biomechanical deformity checked now.
Most people wait until April, May, or June after their ache or pain has returned to go see their chiropractor, therapist, or sports physician.
It is much more difficult to address problems at this time of year because the demands of racing and training are such much greater.
What if you actually got a check-up now to make sure that everything from your feet, knees, hips and spine were aligned properly; Or had an examination by someone who qualified to assess the flexibility and strength of your trunk and leg muscles now while you are not having any pain.
Improving muscle tone, flexibility, strength and balance now while you are in the very beginning building stages of the season is imperative to prevent injury and improve performance.
Having an evaluation now might detect a subtle imbalance that will result in pain after you begin to tack on the mileage or speed work in May and June.
Many people only have lower back pain after they run more than 10 miles.
This represents a weakness or inability to perform for this duration.
Obviously you could just not run more than this or choose to put up with the pain after and during these long runs.
However, this pain may also be a warning sign of an underlying problem that won't be aggravated and result in injury until you put the additional stress of more miles on your body.
Please don't ignore this kind of mild symptom and let that happen.
That only leads to needless pain and suffering as well as time away from the sport you love.
In addition to a check up with a qualified sports chiropractor or therapist, Yoga and Pilates are a great way to improve flexibility and core strength.
Also,, improving ones running technique can go a long way towards improving performance as well as preventing injury.
Running drills that focus on gait, foot plant, foot speed, toe off or propulsion and hip power can be performed several times per week in the middle of training runs.
The use of balance boards, bosu balls and therabands help to provide unstable services that challenge the joints of the lower body and core.
This serves to improve proprioception and strength which will help improve your performance and decrease your risk of injury.
Are you ready to make this the best running season of your life? Make an appointment to get your biomechanics checked as well as any issue that bothered you last year.
Start an activity to improve your strength, flexibility and balance.
If you need help feel free to call me at my office or send me an email.
THE TIME TO DO IT IS NOW!
I want your attention because if you listen to me you might just have the most productive running season of your life.
Does running all summer without having to take off any time due to injury or pain sound good to you? Does running without any significant discomfort sound like a fantasy that only other runners can achieve? Are you so used to having pain that you just consider it a normal part of the sport of running? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS THAN THE TIME (for you) TO DO IT IS NOW! What I am talking about is getting any ache, pain, weakness, biomechanical deformity checked now.
Most people wait until April, May, or June after their ache or pain has returned to go see their chiropractor, therapist, or sports physician.
It is much more difficult to address problems at this time of year because the demands of racing and training are such much greater.
What if you actually got a check-up now to make sure that everything from your feet, knees, hips and spine were aligned properly; Or had an examination by someone who qualified to assess the flexibility and strength of your trunk and leg muscles now while you are not having any pain.
Improving muscle tone, flexibility, strength and balance now while you are in the very beginning building stages of the season is imperative to prevent injury and improve performance.
Having an evaluation now might detect a subtle imbalance that will result in pain after you begin to tack on the mileage or speed work in May and June.
Many people only have lower back pain after they run more than 10 miles.
This represents a weakness or inability to perform for this duration.
Obviously you could just not run more than this or choose to put up with the pain after and during these long runs.
However, this pain may also be a warning sign of an underlying problem that won't be aggravated and result in injury until you put the additional stress of more miles on your body.
Please don't ignore this kind of mild symptom and let that happen.
That only leads to needless pain and suffering as well as time away from the sport you love.
In addition to a check up with a qualified sports chiropractor or therapist, Yoga and Pilates are a great way to improve flexibility and core strength.
Also,, improving ones running technique can go a long way towards improving performance as well as preventing injury.
Running drills that focus on gait, foot plant, foot speed, toe off or propulsion and hip power can be performed several times per week in the middle of training runs.
The use of balance boards, bosu balls and therabands help to provide unstable services that challenge the joints of the lower body and core.
This serves to improve proprioception and strength which will help improve your performance and decrease your risk of injury.
Are you ready to make this the best running season of your life? Make an appointment to get your biomechanics checked as well as any issue that bothered you last year.
Start an activity to improve your strength, flexibility and balance.
If you need help feel free to call me at my office or send me an email.
THE TIME TO DO IT IS NOW!