When one is an avid runner, there are a variety of injuries they can incur throughout their training. Some of common running injuries are:
- Pulled Hamstring is an injury to the hamstring muscle. It causes mild to severe pain in the area.
- Hip Stress Fractures stress fracture of the hip are most common in long distance runners where there is a constant repetitive motion in the hip.
- Shin Splint this pain is associated with pain in the bone between the knee and ankle.
- Achilles Tendonitis this is a painful condition of the tendon in the back of the ankle.
- Plantar Fasciitis is a pain in the heel caused by inflammation of the thick ligament of the base of the foot.
- Arch Pain also called a strain, often causes inflammation and a burning sensation under the arch of the foot.
