Tag: Running

Runner's knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition that causes pain under your kneecaps. Resting your knees by avoiding activities such as squatting or kneeling can help you ease the pain. You can also apply ice or drink ginger tea for pain relief. Physical therapy, the use of knee braces, and using supportive shoe inserts (orthosis) may also help.

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Knee clicking happens when gas bubbles in the joints pop. This isn’t a major concern, but sometimes, it might be from overuse and tissue buildup. Runner’s knee may shift the kneecap out of place and cause clicking, while arthritis roughens up the joints and leads to friction. If you tear the meniscus, the cartilage might move into the joint. Injuring the ACL will also cause a pop. For strong knees, work the quads, hamstrings, and IT band in the knee.

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While fitness gadgets are helpful in tracking our performance, they might actually reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. Using fitness watches while running can reduce your speed and increase performance anxiety. They also disturb your body's internal stress cues and ignore your physical stamina, thereby making you overwork. Fitness gadgets might sometimes make running less enjoyable and decrease your mindfulness.

There is no single perfect running form, runners gradually improve their performance with time. Stretches and cool downs are not a necessity for running. It is best to practice high-intensity running for 20 percent of the training and keep it low for the rest of the time. Running cannot cause knee or joint pain if you do not have an existing condition.

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In rhabdomyolysis, damaged muscle cells release proteins into the blood, making it harmful. Overtraining or even running a marathon without ample preparation may cause this condition. Muscle pain, soreness, and swelling that persist beyond a normal duration indicate this condition. It can, at times, result in acute renal failure. Since the causes are varied, the treatment options differ.

Running is a great way to improve your overall health and flexibility. Outdoor running burns 5-7% more calories when compared to running on the treadmill. However, outdoor running is highly dictated by the weather and time. It also increases the risk of injury and breathing problems. Instead, opt for a treadmill. Try running on an incline and interval training to optimize your calorie burn while enjoying the comfort of being indoors.

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