The Stronger Stride Podcast

286. Running Injuries: The Most Googled Questions Answered

What are shin splints? Is running bad for your knees? Can you keep running with an injury? And do running shoes actually prevent injuries?

In this episode, Lydia tackles some of the most Googled questions about running injuries, breaking down the evidence and sharing practical insights from her experience as a physiotherapist and runner.

We cover common complaints like shin splints, stress fractures, knee pain, ITB syndrome, and lateral hip pain, exploring what might be causing them, how to manage symptoms, and when it's important to seek professional advice. We also discuss the role of footwear, training load, and individual risk factors in running-related injuries.

Beyond the usual injury advice, this episode reflects on the bigger picture of running, including how we think about pain, manage setbacks, and balance the benefits of running with the realities of injury.

We discuss:

• How common running injuries actually are and who is most at risk

• What shin splints are and how they differ from bone stress injuries

• Whether running is bad for your knees and its relationship with osteoarthritis

• When you can keep running with an injury and how to modify training

• Common causes of knee pain, runner's knee, and ITB syndrome

• Understanding lateral hip pain in runners

• How long common running injuries take to heal

• Pain management strategies and when to seek professional help

• Whether running shoes can prevent injuries

• The relationship between training load, tissue capacity, and injury risk

If you've ever Googled a your symptoms after a run, this episode is for you. We unpack some of the most common questions runners have, challenge a few misconceptions, and discuss why injury management is rarely as simple as finding the right shoe or stopping running altogether.

The goal isn't just to get you back running, but to help you understand your body, make informed decisions, and build a more sustainable relationship with the sport.

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