“Runners know how to handle pain. But how do you determine what pain is normal and what is cause for alarm? Muscle soreness that eases as you run can be normal. However, pain you should be concerned about may have one or more of the following characteristics:

  • Pain that does not subside within several hours after running.
  • On a pain scale of 1-10 (10 being worse pain), pain that exceeds 3 while running.
  • The onset of sharp pain.
  • Pain that wakes you up at night.
  • Persistent pain that worsens when you run.
  • Pain that persists in the same area, every time you run.

A physical therapist can help determine the cause of the problem and recommend effective cross training exercises, identify when poor form may be contributing to your pain, and prescribe necessary changes in training to allow the body to repair itself.” (APTA)

Make an appointment at JGPT to determine if your pain is normal.

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American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). “The Physical Therapist’s Guide to Healthy Running.” MoveForwardPT.com. n.p. 2011.