Running, Muscle Imbalance, and Injury

by | Feb 23, 2021 | Injury Prevention

Do you struggle with running injuries? Read on!

Here’s why:

Nearly all runners develop muscle imbalances. While some runners can run forever with underlying issues, most cannot. The imbalances develop and cause muscles, tendons, and joints to wear down quicker than normal.

This often leads runners down a path of a few treatment options. After weeks or months of trying off-the-shelf products, home remedies, and alternating rest periods, the underlying cause is left untouched.

Without fixing the underlying issues, the imbalance reamins and continues to feed the injury.

Understanding and fixing imbalances is paramount a long and healthy running career.

So what can you do to address and fix imbalances? Check out this video:

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