Marathon Running – Injuries and Prevention

Spring is finally here, and for many runners, that means it’s time to start training for marathon season. Whether it’s your first attempt at completing a serious distance event, or you’re a veteran marathoner, marathon running isn’t without its own slate of orthopedic...

Choosing a Mattress for Lower Back Pain

You should be sleeping about eight hours a day, which means you spend about a third of your life on your mattress – and it could be time to look into your sleeping habits as a source of back pain. While there are many possible causes for your pain, choosing a...

When Running Causes Ankle Pain

Jogging provides myriad of health benefits, but it comes with a downside: It can be rough on your feet. Depending upon your running style, your feet can experience three to seven times your body weight while jogging. When running causes ankle pain, there are several...

Top 5 Causes of Hip Pain

Your hip is your body’s largest joint, and its ball-and-socket construction affords you a wide range of movement, strength and, usually, durability. It’s not immune to injury or deterioration with age, however, and many patients complain of hip pain. Because of its...