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Wills Chiropractic
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May 17, 2022

Running regularly can benefit your health on many levels, including weight loss and overall wellness. However, running can increase the risk of injuries. Check out our running tips for a safe cardio workout and experience the full health benefits of running.

Running Tips From Wills Chiropractic

CONSIDER THE RUNNING SURFACE

Running on uneven surfaces is difficult and can also lead to injuries. Runners should run on smooth pavement to reduce the risk of falling. Surfaces that are slanted or rocky can be dangerous and can alter the spine's alignment.

REPLACE YOUR RUNNING SHOES

It is recommended that you replace your running shoes after 300 miles or sooner if they start to show signs of serious wear.  Ankle sprains, foot problems, knee injuries, and other injuries can be caused by damaged footwear.

BE AWARE OF YOUR POSTURE

It is essential to maintain proper posture while running. For example, you may develop neck and back problems if your posture is slouched or if you look down constantly. Furthermore, improper posture can make you more tired. Therefore, we recommend keeping your spine straight and your shoulders back.

MAINTAIN A TRAINING SCHEDULE

If you spend a year on the couch without training, it is unrealistic to expect that you can run a marathon. An effective program will gradually increase mileage and intensity. Adding more miles too soon can lead to injury since pushing the body can lead to injury. Sprains and fractures can result from placing too much stress on the muscles and joints.

PREPARE A RECOVERY PLAN

It would help if you had a recovery plan in place before you start running. You need to give your muscles time to repair themselves following exercise. Consider setting aside specific rest days to prevent repetitive strain and help your body recover from it. In addition, nutrition needs to be a part of the recovery process. On rest days, increase protein intake and limit carbohydrates. Adding more polyunsaturated fats will also decrease inflammation and help muscles recover.

Unleash the Full Health Benefits of Running

Running can lead to injuries, whether training for a marathon or simply enjoying a morning cardio session. By visiting a chiropractor, your pain can be reduced and its duration shortened. Chiropractic treatment promotes healing by increasing blood flow to injured areas and releasing restrictions through manual adjustments. Put our running tips to work and schedule a consultation with Wills Chiropractic.

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