A common phenomenon seen with running, whether a beginner or amateur, is tension in either hips, knees or ankles. These joints are the biggest weight bearing areas of the body when running and therefore also most common to see injuries.
Join Chiro Karli as she discusses some of the top injuries associated with running that she sees; some homecare tips to avoid them; and some to help rehabilitate.

• Do you find there is something missing in your recovery from running or that you tend to pull up sore continuously from your runs?

• Have you considered that this could be due to your posture whilst running, or even an injury you have but have not yet been diagnosed?

• Or are you just wanting to improve your runs functionally?
  -> Join Chiro Karli for the discussion and some tips!

You can probably notice if someone elses posture is bad but have a look in the mirror or get someone to take a photo of the side of your body… what’s YOUR POSTURE like? Have a look at these checkpoints and compare them to your photos. Click the link for more information on why posture is important and things you can do to correct it!

HEADACHES AND CHIROPRACTIC

Headaches are common but not necessary! Headaches are one of the most common ways your body can communicate to you that there is something wrong, and that needs be addressed. Join Chiro Karli for some info on the types and some homecare that might help

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common disorder, thought to affect around 22% of the general population. It often affects physically active individuals, which is one reason it has gained the monikers “runners knee” and “jumpers knee.” In fact, young adults and particularly young women and those who participate in sports are common sufferers [1]. Read on for more from Clare McIvor (ASRF)

Chiropractic care addresses postural distortions. There’s an ideal shape for your spine to be in to essentially distribute the weight of your head over you shoulders, hips, knees and feet. So how’s your posture + what impact is it having on your health and wellbeing?

Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction - It is possible for women from around the 7-12 week mark of their pregnancy to feel pain down the front of their pelvis/in their groin. And an all too common response is that it is “normal” and so women put up with it! But they need not! Chiro care might help + have a read for some home tips!

Phoebe Haselden of Nutmeg Naturopathy talks all things stress, anxiety and our adrenals.