Running Injuries
Dr. Nathan Prissel, PT, DPT
CEO & Owner of Liberty Physical Therapy
“Are Nagging Aches and Pains From Training Preventing You From Running at Your Peak?”
How to Relieve Pain While Running… Without Injections, Pain Medications, or the Need for a Support or Brace
- Do you worry that you'll have a running injury that won't heal no matter what you try?
- Have you tried stretching and pain medication, but neither has helped?
- Have you slowed down or stopped running completely?
- Still trying to find a permanent fix so you can resume your regular running schedule?
You’ve come to the right place if you responded “Yes” to any of these questions!
- Just "relax it," and everything will be fine (months later, they're still suffering...).
- It's "natural" to get older.
- Everything will be OK as long as you take some tablets.
- The only choice is to switch up your running routine.
The Reality Is...
- Resting it makes no difference. You might receive some short respite, but when you come back to jogging, you'll still be in pain (I'm sure you've experienced it!).
- It is not natural to sustain running injuries as you age!
- Pain relievers are addictive, hazardous, and can cause a variety of other health issues.
- Changing your routes isn't your only choice. It's simply the only choice your primary care physician can recommend.
At Liberty Physical Therapy & Performance, We Assist Active Adults and Athletes in Returning to Their Favorite Workouts and Sports Without Requiring Surgery, Stopping Activities They Enjoy, or Relying on Pain Medication.
- A family member suggests that you try a certain stretch.
- A coworker suggests seeing a massage therapist.
- A specific exercise is recommended by YouTube's "experts."
- A friend recommends taking a yoga class.
- While the doctor advises you to rest.
To try to choose from so many options is overwhelming. What would happen if you didn’t choose wisely?
Most people become paralyzed when trying to decide what to do next. They do nothing for days, weeks, months, and sometimes years.
When It Comes to Dealing With Something as Serious as a Running Injury…
You must select the best supplier for your health. If you don’t, you could wind up having risky surgery (when it wasn’t necessary) or becoming addicted to addictive painkillers for the rest of your life.
Getting the “least-invasive,” most natural therapy is VITAL to reducing your pain and preventing it from returning.
To do so, you must not only cure the pain, but also have a physician that is eager to work out WHY the pain occurred in the first place. That is when you will receive a LONG-TERM answer to your difficulties.
At Liberty Physical Therapy & Performance, we've developed a three-step strategy to get rid of your pain AND keep it from returning.
STEP 1: WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORY.
Our healthcare system is challenging. You may have to wait weeks or even months for an appointment, and when it finally comes around, you only get to speak with the doctors for about 10 minutes before they have to go to see the next patient.
This is how even the majority of physical therapy clinics run things. Your therapist doesn’t have enough time to touch the painful areas because they’re not paying attention and moving quickly.
We’ll listen to your narrative as our initial step because of this.
We are aware that no two people with running discomfort are alike because we have worked with many of them. Every person has a unique physique, unique past, and unique pain experiences.
We will start by having an open discussion and giving you opportunity to share your experience. In this manner, we are better able to comprehend not just what is happening to your body but also how it is affecting your life.
STEP 2: DETERMINE WHY THE RUNNING PAIN STARTED
Many folks have a medical word or diagnosis for what’s wrong with their body. Maybe it was given to them by their doctor, maybe tests revealed the condition, or perhaps you found it elsewhere.
You may have been advised that your only options were to relax, take pain relievers, or consider surgery.
These things may provide momentary respite, but they do not address the root cause of the problem.
Each person’s source of running pain is unique. Nobody has the same difficulty caused by the same item as someone else.
Our objective at Liberty Physical Therapy & Performance is to identify the source of your discomfort so that it not only goes away, but stays away!
We realize that you may still be cautious or unsure about whether physical therapy is correct for you. That is why we developed the Discovery Visit.
Our Discovery Visits are designed for folks who are suspicious, unsure, or have been disappointed in the past. During the Discovery Visit, you’ll learn what’s wrong, how long it’ll take to remedy it, and gain confidence that your condition can be solved naturally!
STEP 3: GET RID OF THE PAIN AND KEEP IT FROM RETURNING
As of now is when things start to change drastically. In order to accomplish your specific goals, we craft a unique strategy that…
…Resume running without worry of the agony returning.
…Return to your favorite courses.
…Go the extra effort on the trail.
… Return to your pre-injury jogging style that you like.
Our top clients are individuals who are determined to reclaim their active lifestyle. (Even if they are currently stuck!)
Interested in learning more about our services and rates before committing to a visit?
If there are issues that can be resolved, you shouldn’t have to give up the runs you enjoy.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nathan Prissel, PT, DPT, CEO
Owner of Liberty Physical Therapy
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