New Spring Workouts

Running season is on the horizon and with it comes all of the new workout regimens after months of not working out as hard. So, it makes sense that people would have injuries after hibernating for so long. The best question you can ask though is what can you do during your workout to prevent injury.

First thing, that is the most important, is you need to stretch.  After months of not working out, your muscles are going to be very tight. It is good practice to stretch right before and after you work out. This will prevent some of the soreness that you have as well as decrease the chance of injury. Stretching will help to prevent things such as inflammation as well and give you a greater amount of flexibility allowing for proper running form.

Another important thing to note is shoe wear. If you are not wearing a shoe that is the proper type of support for your foot, you open yourself up to being more likely to roll your ankle, cause arch pain and cause heel pain. In order to determine what type of shoe is best for you requires a proper foot exam. This can be done by a podiatrist that can help you figure out what kind of supportive shoe would work best for you.

So, if you or someone you know is starting a new running workout and is having pain as a result of their workout regimen, you should seek help from your podiatrist. If you live in the Reading or Bradford, Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help treat your running injury. We are also happy to announce our Methuen and North Andover offices located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845 and 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835.