Running is a sport of passion and obsession. Sometimes that obsession can lead to overtraining which, unfortunately, can lead to injury. Most common running injuries are due to overuse, overtraining, or a biomechanical flaw in body structure or motion. Fortunately, most common running injuries last only a few weeks. Most are preventable if you do all the right things to ensure your running health.
Here you will find a list of the most common running injuries, their symptoms and prevention/treatment strategies. The goal here is to help you understand a running injury and how to prevent it from occurring so that you can be back on the road faster and injury free.
Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is a long nerve that starts on each side of your lower back and runs down your buttock and the back of your leg to your foot. Sciatica is caused by a strain to the sciatic nerve. Symptoms may include dull aching in your lower back, buttock or the back of your thigh. It may settle for several hours but it returns with each run.
To help prevent sciatica, stretch your low back muscles as part of your daily routine. Also, strengthen the abdominal muscle because they support your back. If you feel you might be developing sciatica, stop running. If the pain persists more than a week, see a physical therapist.
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